The event: Wrestlepalooza 2025, held on September 20 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Lesnar faced John Cena in what many expected to be a high‑profile match.
The shocker: As Brock Lesnar’s entrance approached, Alicia Taylor (the ring announcer) introduced Cena as usual. Then, just before Lesnar’s introduction, Paul Heyman appeared — his old advocate — to re‑introduce Lesnar in his classic style: “Ladies and gentlemen… my name is Paul Heyman…” etc. Heyman hasn’t done that for Lesnar since their alliance ended (notably, Heyman had betrayed Lesnar in 2022 to side with Roman Reigns).
Lesnar then dominates Cena in the match, using multiple F‑5s and emphatically pinning him. Post‑match, he even attacks the referee and finishes off Cena with another F‑5, underscoring the ruthless, “Beast Incarnate” persona.
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Buildup & alliances:
Heyman’s re‑appearance ties back to a backstage segment the night before (SmackDown) where Lesnar confronted Heyman, telling him “we should talk,” with The Vision (Heyman, Bron Breakker, Bronson Reed, Seth Rollins) involved.
The Vision is Seth Rollins’ heel faction, with Heyman as manager. This reunion with Lesnar is intriguing because it could shift dynamics within the stable.
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What this might mean:
1. Possible tension between Seth Rollins and Heyman: Heyman reconnecting with Lesnar behind Rollins’ back could cause friction in The Vision.
2. Could set up a bigger program involving Lesnar either formally joining forces with The Vision, or acting as a wildcard ally. Analysts are split: some think Lesnar will not officially join, but his alignment with Heyman suggests at least some cooperation.
3. Rollins vs Lesnar becomes a more vivid possibility, or The Vision vs Lesnar‑aligned forces could be the next big angle.
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In short: Wrestlepalooza 2025 delivered a jaw‑dropper when Brock Lesnar was re‑aligned with Paul Heyman. Whether this marks a permanent alliance, a storyline betrayal, or something in between, it has opened up several exciting narrative possibilities — especially regarding The Vision and Seth Rollins.
