WWE fans were stunned when Brock Lesnar returned to the ring on August 3. Lesnar, 48, stepped back into the sport for the first time in two years when he surprised the crowd at SummerSlam 2025 in New Jersey on Sunday.

Brock Lesnar made his return to WWE on Sunday night, confronting John Cena to close out Summerslam in one of the most disgusting decisions the wrestling giant has made in recent years. It underscores that when it comes to Triple H, the apple doesn’t fall far from Vince McMahon’s tree.

Brock Lesnar surprised and delighted fans at WWE SummerSlam Aug. 3 as he returned to the ring to face his wrestling foe, John Cena. Here's how the WWE kept his appearance a huge surprise.