Brock Lesnar made a shocking return to WWE during the second night of SummerSlam 2025 after being absent for two years, attacking John Cena and abruptly ending the event. This comeback has stirred significant fan excitement and controversy, sparking an ex-UFC fighter’s assertion that Lesnar has legitimate reasons to feel resentment toward the WWE locker room environment.
Former UFC competitor and commentator Chael Sonnen shared his thoughts in a YouTube video titled Brock Lesnar is Back! Sonnen, known as The American Gangster, argued that Lesnar’s frustration is understandable because no one in the WWE locker room supported him when his name was implicated in Vince McMahon’s ongoing Janel Grant lawsuit. Sonnen emphasized that this lack of solidarity reflects complex personal dynamics behind the scenes.
The Challenges Brock Lesnar Faces Within WWE Locker Room Relationships
Chael Sonnen compared Brock Lesnar’s experience to public moments of isolation seen in other high-profile incidents, notably the Will Smith and Chris Rock altercation at the awards ceremony. He noted how neither Lesnar nor Smith received public backing from their circles at critical moments, underscoring a broader sense of abandonment that both have faced.
“Brock has the right to have some resentment. Brock has the right to look around. I mean, there’s a time in your life when you find out who your friends are, and that could be a blessing and a curse, because a lot of the ones you were sure would be there aren’t. And I am sure when Brock Lesnar got back to the locker room, oh my goodness, it’s great to see you, and there were hugs all around,” he said. (From 00:00 – 00:28)
“But Brock could have these guys speaking up for him, and no one did. It’s interesting that Will Smith went through the same thing when he slapped Chris Rock. But a grand total, nobody spoke up for him to say, Hey, he is a really nice guy, this is a bad moment, but hold on, let’s just take a look at the broader picture. You come out and speak up for the guy. Nobody did that for Brock.” (From 00:28 – 1:07)
Upcoming Appearances and Potential Heat Between Lesnar and John Cena
Following his aggressive return at SummerSlam, WWE confirmed that Brock Lesnar will appear on the upcoming episodes of Friday Night SmackDown scheduled for September 12th and 19th. Fans had expected Lesnar to immediately continue his feud with John Cena, who was the target of the surprise attack at the event nicknamed The Biggest Party of the Summer.
However, WWE’s storyline took an unexpected turn when Logan Paul stepped up to challenge Cena for a singles match at Clash in Paris 2025. Despite this development, Lesnar’s presence is anticipated to intensify the ongoing tensions and set the stage for a dramatic saga between him and Cena in the weeks ahead.
With Lesnar reentering the WWE spotlight amid locker room tensions and legal controversies, his forthcoming involvement promises to reshape the narrative several notches higher. Fans and insiders alike will be watching closely as the fallout from these intertwined conflicts continues to unfold.
