Brock Lesnar returned with a vengeance to WWE at the 2025 SummerSlam, creating turmoil on SmackDown as he targeted multiple figures, including John Cena, his next opponent at the forthcoming Wrestlepalooza event in Indianapolis. Lesnar’s rampage extended beyond wrestlers to commentators and even damaged a display of Prime energy drinks, sparking controversy involving Logan Paul, the creator of the drink and a WWE star.
Lesnar’s Rampage on SmackDown Sparks Backlash From Logan Paul
Lesnar’s violent outbreak on the final SmackDown before Wrestlepalooza began with attacks on commentators Michael Cole and Corey Graves. His destructive spree around the ring culminated with him smashing the steel steps and targeting the Prime drink display, which provoked criticism from Logan Paul. Paul took to his social media platform, X (formerly Twitter), to voice his anger, calling Lesnar’s actions disrespectful, especially considering Prime is an official WWE sponsor that contributes to Lesnar’s income.
Paul emphatically addressed Lesnar in his post:
“Oh, what the hell, Brock? What did Prime ever do to you besides hydrate millions of people? And pay your bills, by the way. That’s an official WWE sponsor you’re disrespecting. John Cena vs Brock Lesnar tonight on ESPN. Absolutely crazy, but I’m rooting for John because Brock, you’re a disrespectful, oversized Sasquatch, and you shouldn’t have come back to the WWE. There, I said it!”
He further expressed his strong disapproval, describing the actions as “Mad disrespectful” and declared his support for Cena as the two clash in their Wrestlepalooza opener.
Wrestlepalooza Preview: Lesnar vs. Cena and Championship Stakes
The highly anticipated Wrestlepalooza event in Indianapolis will feature Brock Lesnar facing John Cena to kick off the premium live show. This showdown sets the tone for the night, which culminates with Cody Rhodes defending his Undisputed Championship against Drew McIntyre in the main event. Lesnar’s controversial return and the unfolding tension with Paul add an extra layer of drama to the event’s narrative, underscoring the stakes involved for all participants.
Lesnar’s story arc since his return has disrupted not only wrestlers such as Sami Zayn and R-Truth but also the broader WWE environment, including media personnel and corporate sponsors. Logan Paul’s public call-out amplifies the brewing conflict, highlighting how corporate partnerships intersect with in-ring storytelling.
With Lesnar’s aggressive disregard for sponsors like Prime and Paul’s vocal criticism, the upcoming match promises to attract intense attention from fans and stakeholders alike, emphasizing how personal vendettas and brand loyalty can influence WWE’s entertainment landscape moving forward.
Mad disrespectful
I’ll be watching Cena beat Lesnar tonight at #Wrestlepalooza on the ESPN app: https://t.co/5MVCjtawus pic.twitter.com/aNo4vpYIc5
— Logan Paul (@LoganPaul) September 20, 2025
