Brock Lesnar made a powerful return at WWE Wrestlepalooza, decisively defeating John Cena with multiple F5 finishers in a one-sided match that electrified the audience. Despite the excitement, reports confirm that this encounter marks the end of their long-standing rivalry, with no rematch planned during Cena’s ongoing farewell tour.
According to Bryan Alvarez on Wrestling Observer Live, Lesnar is not considered Cena’s final opponent, dismissing expectations of another bout between the two:
“That was their last match, and Brock is not his final opponent. So, I don’t know what to say now. I thought, why would you do a match like that unless, like John Cena is going to like climb that mountain afterwards, but apparently that’s not the plan. They just killed him. So, I think Brock is probably going to be heading for a title shot or something like that.”
— Bryan Alvarez, Wrestling Observer Live
Cena has five appearances remaining in his retirement schedule, which includes stops at Crown Jewel in Perth, Survivor Series, and will conclude with his final match at WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event this December.
Growing Concern Over Piper Niven’s Health Following WWE Absence
Since her victory over Charlotte Flair on the August 22, 2025 episode of WWE SmackDown, Piper Niven has been noticeably absent from television. While initial speculation pointed toward an injury, new updates indicate the situation may be more critical than previously understood.
Wrestling Observer Live’s Bryan Alvarez expressed increasing worry about the extent of Niven’s condition during a recent broadcast:
“What I can tell you is that there is concern it could be career-ending. So, whatever it is, it’s serious. Hopefully, she can come back, but she is out due to injury.”
— Bryan Alvarez, Wrestling Observer Live
Additionally, Fightful Select has received numerous inquiries regarding Niven’s status within the WWE Secret Service faction. While the precise details of her injury remain undisclosed, sources confirm she is sidelined indefinitely, and the possibility of a full recovery is still unknown.
Implications of Piper Niven’s Injury for WWE and Fans
The uncertainty surrounding Piper Niven’s WWE injury has caused distress among fans and within the wrestling community, as her absence removes a prominent competitor from WWE programming. Given the injury’s suspected severity, the possibility that Niven’s in-ring career may be over casts a somber shadow over WWE’s women’s division.
With key events like Crown Jewel and Survivor Series approaching, her unavailability could impact storyline directions and faction dynamics, particularly involving the Secret Service group. Wrestling insiders and audiences alike await official medical updates, hoping for a positive prognosis despite current fears.
As WWE navigates these developments, Brock Lesnar’s potential next moves, including a likely title shot following his Wrestlepalooza dismantling of Cena, signal fresh direction in upcoming events. Meanwhile, Cena prepares to bring his retirement tour to a close, marking the end of an era for one of WWE’s most iconic figures.
