WWE planning insane gimmick match for Brock Lesnar - Reports 

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Brock Lesnar [Image credits - WWE's official website]

At SummerSlam 2025, Brock Lesnar's return caused a huge buzz, and since then, fans have speculated what could be next for him. A recent report suggested that WWE was planning a blockbuster Last Man Standing Match between The Beast Incarnate and John Cena.

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As Lesnar came to attack Cena at The Biggest Party of Summer, fans assumed WWE would be booking a high-profile match. However, the company has exercised restraint, showing no urgency to give away the contest. John Cena is scheduled to face Logan Paul at Clash in Paris 2025, and it remains to be seen when the Stamford-based promotion pulls the trigger on his match against The Beast.

Wrestling insider X/Twitter account Boozer Rasslin provided an interesting update on the highly anticipated feud. A marquee Last Man Standing Match was reportedly pitched as part of the rivalry between Cena and Lesnar.

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Jonathan Coachman has an interesting theory behind Brock Lesnar's absence

On a recent episode of his Behind the Turnbuckle podcast, Jonathan Coachman shared his take on Lesnar's absence from WWE TV after SummerSlam 2025.

The wrestling veteran believes the company might be wary of The Beast Incarnate's high salary and might use him sparingly.

"This is the problem with booking Brock Lesnar. We know he negotiates hard. We know Vince paid him in millions for, like, 15 days a year. So, it doesn't surprise me, but d**n, Gabby, if you're going to put Brock Lesnar into a scenario where he sets the record for social media views, you've got to explain him coming back. You have to," Coachman said.
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A few reports suggested that WWE was keen on booking Brock Lesnar vs John Cena at its yet-to-be-announced September 20 event to counter AEW All Out 2025, which airs on the same day. has caused an enormous buzz, and since then, fans have been speculating about what could be in store for him. A recent report suggested that WWE was planning a blockbuster Last Man Standing Match between The Beast Incarnate and John Cena.

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As Lesnar came to attack Cena at The Biggest Party of Summer, fans assumed WWE would be booking a high-profile match. However, the company has exercised restraint, showing no urgency to give away the contest. John Cena is scheduled to face Logan Paul at Clash in Paris 2025, and it remains to be seen when the Stamford-based promotion pulls the trigger on his match against The Beast.

Wrestling insider X/Twitter account Boozer Rasslin provided an interesting update on the highly anticipated feud. A marquee Last Man Standing Match was reportedly pitched as part of the rivalry between Cena and Lesnar.

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Jonathan Coachman has an interesting theory behind Brock Lesnar's absence

On a recent episode of his Behind the Turnbuckle podcast, Jonathan Coachman shared his take on Lesnar's absence from WWE TV after SummerSlam 2025.

The wrestling veteran believes the company might be wary of The Beast Incarnate's high salary and might use him sparingly.

"This is the problem with booking Brock Lesnar. We know he negotiates hard. We know Vince paid him in millions for, like, 15 days a year. So, it doesn't surprise me, but d**n, Gabby, if you're going to put Brock Lesnar into a scenario where he sets the record for social media views, you've got to explain him coming back. You have to," Coachman said.

A few reports suggested that WWE was keen on booking Brock Lesnar vs John Cena at its yet-to-be-announced September 20 event to counter AEW All Out 2025, which airs on the same day.

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