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Brock Lesnar Dominates John Cena at Wrestlepalooza

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Quinn Allen
September 21, 2025 11:35 AM
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Brock Lesnar Dominates John Cena at Wrestlepalooza
Brock Lesnar delivered a dominant performance against John Cena at WWE Wrestlepalooza, overwhelming his legendary rival with a relentless sequence of F-5s to secure the win. Lesnar’s victory came after a surprise appearance by Paul Heyman, who resumed his role as Lesnar’s advocate, signaling Lesnar’s renewed presence as a major force in WWE. Despite Cena landing three consecutive Attitude Adjustments, Lesnar powered through and unleashed a brutal assault, ending the bout with authority. Post-match, Lesnar continued his rampage by attacking both Cena and the referee, setting the stage for a potential rematch as part of Cena’s ongoing retirement tour.

In the tag team division, Bronson Reed and Bron Breakker, collectively known as The Vision, defeated The Usos in a chaotic match officiated by LA Knight. The contest saw extensive use of weapons and high-risk maneuvers, with Jey Uso paying tribute to Umaga and Jimmy Uso introducing a table to the action. The Vision ultimately prevailed after Breakker speared both Usos through a table and Reed finished Jey Uso with a Tsunami splash. This win cements The Vision’s status as a top tag team on WWE Raw and positions them for a shot at the World Tag Team Championships.

Stephanie Vaquer claimed her first-ever Women’s World Championship by overcoming IYO SKY in a highly competitive match. Vaquer capitalized on SKY’s knee injury, using repeated dragon screws and a Spiral Tap to secure the victory. The match, contested for the vacant title after Naomi’s relinquishment, was marked by a series of counters and high-impact offense, with Vaquer surviving SKY’s Spanish Fly and knee strikes. Vaquer’s coronation introduces new dynamics to a division previously dominated by Rhea Ripley and Liv Morgan.

In a high-profile mixed tag match, CM Punk and AJ Lee defeated World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins and Women’s Intercontinental Champion Becky Lynch by submission. This marked AJ Lee’s first WWE match in over a decade, and she looked sharp throughout, forcing Lynch to submit with the Black Widow. The match featured multiple finishers, including simultaneous Black Widow and Sharpshooter submissions from Lee and Punk, and set up future singles feuds, notably between Lee and Lynch.

The main event saw Cody Rhodes retain the Undisputed WWE Championship against Drew McIntyre in a hard-fought contest. McIntyre targeted Rhodes’ head and leg throughout the match, but Rhodes managed to escape multiple Claymore attempts and finished McIntyre with the Cross Rhodes. The bout was competitive, with McIntyre nearly securing victory and making a case for a future rematch.

Wrestlepalooza 2025 showcased major developments across all divisions, setting up new rivalries and championship trajectories. For further updates, follow ESPN’s WWE coverage and the official WWE Twitter account for ongoing news.

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Quinn Allen
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