Brock Lesnar appeared on the September 19th episode of SmackDown, stirring speculation about a reunion with Paul Heyman, his longtime associate. The interaction came just one day before Lesnar’s highly anticipated match against John Cena at WrestlePalooza, scheduled for September 20th.
At the start of SmackDown, Lesnar nearly attacked commentator Michael Cole but shifted his focus to Corey Graves, delivering two F5 finishing moves before exiting. Shortly after the break, footage showed Lesnar sharing a brief backstage moment with Paul Heyman and The Vision as he left the arena, signaling potential reconciliation. Lesnar spoke to Heyman for the first time since returning in 2025, saying, “We should talk!”
Lesnar and Heyman were once a dominant team in WWE before Heyman betrayed Lesnar and aligned himself with Roman Reigns. After years apart, this brief exchange has fans wondering if the duo will reunite once more.
ESPN Addresses Questions About Lesnar’s WrestlePalooza Presence
Concerns about Brock Lesnar’s status at WrestlePalooza have circulated due to his involvement in the ongoing Vince McMahon-Janel Grant lawsuit. Despite these uncertainties, Matt Kenny, ESPN’s Vice President of Programming & Acquisitions, provided insight during a recent media call. Kenny clarified ESPN’s role as a distributor of WWE events, stating,
“Our relationship with the WWE is such where they have creative control. I think it’s important to provide some context there, we are distributors of the events,— They retain creative control, which, by the way, we’re fine with, because they have built an incredible business for a long period of time. I don’t need to be opining on what a script should be to WWE. We’re excited about what they do, how they do it, and can’t wait for Saturday.” — Matt Kenny, ESPN Vice President of Programming & Acquisitions
Kenny’s remarks suggest confidence in WWE’s creative direction despite external legal matters affecting some talents, including Lesnar.
Anticipation Builds for Lesnar vs. Cena and Future WWE Storylines
With Brock Lesnar and John Cena set to collide at WrestlePalooza, fans eagerly await how these evolving backstage relationships will affect the event. Lesnar’s hint at reconnecting with Heyman could reshape rivalries and alliances in WWE’s upcoming narratives. Meanwhile, the industry watches attentively as storylines develop around top superstars while legal and creative factors continue to influence the wrestling landscape.
"Broker a peace"?
Nice try, @HeymanHustle 🤔 pic.twitter.com/fNu6mHJWLu
— WWE (@WWE) September 20, 2025
