Overview

• Lesnar decisively beat John Cena in under nine minutes at Wrestlepalooza, with Paul Heyman introducing him before the match.
• Reporting from Wrestling Observer, echoed by multiple outlets, says WWE aims to present Lesnar as a monster who will eventually be defeated by a rising star.
• Names discussed in the coverage as potential future conquerors include Bron Breakker, Gunther and current NXT champion Oba Femi.
• Oddsmakers expect Femi to lose the NXT title at No Mercy, a signal some read as positioning him for a main‑roster move and a possible Lesnar trajectory.
• Cena is working limited dates through a planned in‑ring retirement after December 2025, with the AJ Styles bout set as his next appearance.