Brock Lesnar Dominates John Cena at Wrestlepalooza
In an event that marked the beginning of a new era for WWE, Brock Lesnar demonstrated his power by defeating John Cena in the main event of Wrestlepalooza. This match, the first solo match between the two wrestlers in over eleven years, made it clear who’s in charge in the ring.
The event, held at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, witnessed the brutality of Lesnar, who applied multiple F5s to Cena. Despite Cena’s attempts to react, Lesnar remained relentless, leaving Cena with no chance.
Cena, who is in his last appearances in WWE, seemed to say goodbye to the Indianapolis audience when he left the ring. This match was a clear reflection of Lesnar’s dominance and the end of an era for Cena.
Other Wrestlepalooza Highlights
- The Vision (Bronson Reed and Bron Breakker) defeated Jimmy and Jey Uso.
- Stephanie Vaquer defeated Iyo Sky and was crowned Women’s World Champion.
- CM Punk and AJ Lee defeated Seth Rollins and Becky Lynch in a tag team match.
- Cody Rhodes defended his Undisputed WWE Championship against Drew McIntyre.
Cody Rhodes is Crowned as the Face of WWE
Cody Rhodes, after defeating Drew McIntyre, consolidated his position as champion and as the main figure of the WWE. Rhodes, who had already defeated Cena at SummerSlam, proved his worth once again at Wrestlepalooza.
The match against McIntyre was intense, but Rhodes managed to prevail with his finishing move, Cross Rhodes, securing the victory and the championship.
The next challenge for Rhodes will be a match against Seth Rollins for the WWE Crown Jewel Championship in Perth, Australia.
AJ Lee: The Triumphant Return
AJ Lee proved that her talent is still intact, delivering a standout performance in her return to the ring. Her participation in the tag team match alongside CM Punk against Seth Rollins and Becky Lynch was memorable.
Lee, who hadn’t fought for more than ten years, received the support of the public and demonstrated his skill with the Black Widow key.
After her performance at Wrestlepalooza, Lee has multiple options in the women’s division, and is expected to have several important matches in the future.
Stephanie Vaquer vs. Iyo Sky: The Fight of the Night
The match between Stephanie Vaquer and Iyo Sky was a high-level technical and aerial confrontation. Vaquer took the victory and the Women’s World Championship.
Speculation surrounds a possible Vaquer vs. Rhea Ripley match at Crown Jewel.
The Vision Demonstrates His Dominance
The Vision defeated The Usos in a match that demonstrated their potential. Although it was emotional to see Jimmy and Jey Uso together, The Vision’s victory was an important step in their rise.
LA Knight was the guest referee in this match. Jey Uso and LA Knight are expected to have a singles match at Crown Jewel.
The Night’s Surprise: The Undertaker
The most unexpected moment of the night was the appearance of The Undertaker on a motorcycle. The Undertaker announced that Stephanie McMahon will be the first person to be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2026.
This emotional announcement surprised McMahon and thrilled the fans.
Another surprise was the appearance of ESPN presenter Pat McAfee, who arrived directly from Miami to comment on some matches.
