Brock Lesnar, known as The Beast Incarnate, has not appeared in WWE for the past two years since his last match at SummerSlam 2023. Although there were rumors of his participation in the 2024 Royal Rumble, his involvement in the Janel Grant lawsuit has led to WWE seldom mentioning him. Despite this, Lesnar’s impact on the company’s history with SummerSlam remains significant.
WWE recently highlighted Lesnar in its 25 Greatest SummerSlam Matches Ever marathon on YouTube, where he appears twice. In the most recent ranking, his bout against Seth Rollins for the Universal Championship secured the 22nd spot. This match was packed with intense, fast-paced action, with both competitors displaying their signature moves. The contest concluded when Rollins landed a decisive Stomp, his third in the match, to claim the Universal Title and defeat Lesnar a second time in that year.
This rivalry saw several high-profile moments, including Rollins winning the Universal Title at WrestleMania 35 in the match’s opening bout. Lesnar then captured the Money in the Bank briefcase and successfully cashed it in at Extreme Rules to regain the title from Rollins. Following this, Rollins earned the SummerSlam title shot by winning an interbrand battle royal, setting the stage for their dramatic encounter at SummerSlam 2023.
Lesnar’s Clash with Cody Rhodes Also Earns a Spot in WWE’s Countdown
WWE’s playlist on the greatest SummerSlam matches also began by recognizing Brock Lesnar’s 2023 showdown with Cody Rhodes. This match, which took place at WWE’s annual summer event known as The Biggest Party of the Summer, was ranked 25th on the list. Rhodes emerged victorious, completing a trilogy of matches between the two where each star had previously won once.
Given Lesnar’s extensive history of memorable SummerSlam performances, it is likely that he will be featured multiple times as WWE continues to showcase the top matches from the event’s history. His bouts remain a central part of the promotion’s storytelling and legacy at WWE’s flagship summer event.
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