Brock Lesnar experienced a wardrobe mishap during the opening segment of WWE SmackDown on September 13, 2025, in Norfolk, Virginia, leading to a memorable moment that fans are calling the “Brock Lesnar ripped pants reaction.” Lesnar was set to address his upcoming Wrestlepalooza opponent John Cena when the incident occurred.
R-Truth Interrupts and Lesnar Responds with F5 Power Move
Before Lesnar could speak, he was interrupted by R-Truth, who humorously referred to himself as “Ron Cena,” positioning John Cena as his sibling and idol. Lesnar initially appeared to play along with the jokes but quickly shifted gears and executed his signature F5 move on R-Truth. During this powerful move, Lesnar’s pants unexpectedly tore.
Lesnar Embraces the Moment with Laughter and Humor
Realizing the rip instantly, Lesnar laughed at the situation and squatted down to show off his blue underwear to the camera. Rather than hiding the mishap, he embraced it with good humor while walking back up the entrance ramp.
Addressing the cameraman named Stu, Lesnar remarked,
“F**k it Stu, I ripped my pants!”
—Brock Lesnar
Upcoming Wrestlepalooza Main Event and Lesnar’s Focus
The incident took place as Brock Lesnar prepares to face John Cena in the main event of the WWE Wrestlepalooza premium live event airing on ESPN on Saturday, September 20, 2025. This matchup is highly anticipated in the wrestling community and is expected to draw significant attention.
Significance of the Viral Moment and What Lies Ahead
Lesnar’s lighthearted response to his ripped pants moment adds to his reputation for maintaining composure under unexpected circumstances, engaging the audience with genuine reactions. This playful incident may offer a glimpse of a more relaxed Lesnar ahead of his intense match with Cena, potentially easing the tension leading into Wrestlepalooza. Fans will be watching closely to see how this moment influences the promotion of the upcoming bout and Lesnar’s performance in the ring.
