Brock Lesnar is bringing the pain once more.
After a two-year hiatus from the WWE, the seven-time world champion surprised fans at SummerSlam 2025 in New Jersey on Aug. 3, where he went up against his old wrestling foe John Cena.
And the WWE went to great lengths to keep Lesnar’s appearance a total surprise—even to many folks who were working the event.
“The Beast Incarnate” was flown into Teterboro airport on Aug. 2, according to a report from Fightful, per Newsweek, as the smaller airport would likely attract less attention. The 48-year-old was then hidden throughout the day to avoid anyone accidentally seeing him.
Multiple WWE writers and producers weren’t told he would be part of the SumerSlam finale, with the report noting that the organization even canceled its post-show press conference so as to prevent any leaks.
Luckily, it all went to plan, as Lesnar entered the ring to thunderous applause. The surprise occurred just as Cena—who has said he’ll be retiring as a WWE performer at the end of the year—was taking a moment by himself after losing to Cody Rhodes.
