Brock Lesnar Returns, Destroys Cena and Zayn on SmackDown

Brock Lesnar made a shocking return to WWE SmackDown in Chicago, attacking both John Cena and Sami Zayn during their US Championship match at the Allstate Arena.

The Beast’s interference ruined what was shaping up to be a classic encounter between the 16-time World Champion and the current United States titleholder, setting up a highly anticipated clash at the upcoming Wrestlepalooza pay-per-view. The attack marked Cena’s final scheduled SmackDown appearance in Chicago as part of his ongoing WWE Farewell Tour.

Main Event Chaos

The United States Championship match between Zayn and Cena reached its climax after 22 minutes of back-and-forth action before Lesnar’s music hit. The Beast pulled the referee from the ring and delivered devastating F5 finishers to both competitors, ending the contest in a no-contest.

Lesnar wasn’t finished with just one F5 to each man. He picked up Cena for a second devastating move before walking away from the carnage. Backstage footage later showed Lesnar taunting Cena, saying “Hey John, I’ll see you at Wrestlepalooza, bitch”.

Championship Retained Through Chaos

Despite the dramatic finish, Zayn retains his United States Championship after what observers called an excellent match filled with believable near-falls and signature moves. The contest featured Cena paying homage to Chicago’s own CM Punk by hitting a GTS, as well as callbacks to other legendary wrestlers throughout the match.

Women’s Title Defense Successful

Earlier in the evening, Giulia successfully defended her Women’s United States Championship against Michin in an 8-minute contest. The champion secured victory with her running knee finisher after Kiana James provided a crucial distraction at ringside.

Black Overcomes Priest

Aleister Black defeated Damian Priest in their highly anticipated singles match, capitalizing on referee positioning to land his Black Mass finishing kick for the victory. The win continues Black’s momentum after weeks of building tension between the two former allies.

Star-Studded Chicago Show

The sold-out Allstate Arena crowd of over 16,000 fans witnessed multiple major storylines advance. CM Punk made his anticipated appearance in his hometown, wearing a Chicago Cubs jersey, though details of his segment remain limited in initial reports.

The show sets up a loaded card for next week’s SmackDown, which will feature Lesnar’s return, Randy Orton versus Drew McIntyre, and Tiffany Stratton defending her Women’s Championship against Jade Cargill.

Looking Ahead

WWE has officially confirmed the Lesnar versus Cena match for Wrestlepalooza, adding another marquee bout to what promises to be a significant pay-per-view event. For Cena, this represents another chapter in his farewell tour that has captivated audiences across the country.

The dramatic ending overshadowed what many considered an excellent technical match between two of WWE’s top performers, but provided the kind of shocking moment that defines professional wrestling’s biggest stages.