Brock Lesnar is rumored to potentially return on WWE SmackDown in Chicago this Friday, where John Cena is set for his final SmackDown appearance. With CM Punk confirmed and AJ Lee also rumored, WWE looks to load up the show as Wrestlepalooza 2025 draws near.

Brock Lesnar’s WWE return is set for a potential final clash with John Cena at a September 20 PLE, going head-to-head with AEW All Out. Rumors of Lesnar being “banned” from WWE due to Janel Grant's lawsuit were debunked after his return at WWE SummerSlam 2025.