At Wrestlepalooza, Brock Lesnar decisively defeated John Cena in what was promoted as the last match between the two wrestling icons, leaving fans shocked by the sheer dominance displayed by The Beast. This result, highlighting Lesnar’s overwhelming control, sparked debate among wrestling experts and fans, especially regarding the impact of this decisive John Cena Wrestlepalooza loss on future storylines.
AAA Hall of Famer Konnan expressed confusion about the match’s finish, questioning why Cena was so convincingly beaten when a rematch opportunity seemed logical, particularly since the rivalry had previous chapters dating back to SummerSlam 2014.
Concerns Raised Over the Match Outcome and Lack of Rematch
During an episode of the Keepin’ It 100 podcast, Konnan highlighted the missed opportunity for a rematch in Boston, which would have provided a stronger narrative payoff for fans following the crowd’s emotional response to the Wrestlepalooza bout. According to Konnan, the finish left little room for Cena to redeem himself, making the contest somewhat repetitive without fresh developments.
“I don’t understand. If they’re not going to have a rematch, why he beat him so convincingly. Didn’t we see this 10 years ago when he did all those suplexes on him and all that? I think the second time, if you saw both, does he do anything besides F5s and suplexes, can we get a match out of him? He just leaned on it once he became the easy thing, the thing that got pops. I thought maybe that we’re going to have a rematch in Boston. I thought, ‘Okay, this is a great setup for Boston. His last match,'” Konnan said.
Additionally, Konnan remarked that John Cena’s dominant loss wasn’t necessary if the intention was to build a future contest at WrestleMania 42 between Brock Lesnar and Bron Breakker, another major figure in WWE’s current roster.
Different Accounts on the Match’s Planned Finish
Reports surfaced suggesting the original plan may have been for John Cena to secure the victory over Lesnar. According to BodySlam.net, the initial script had Cena winning, but this was altered at the last minute to showcase Lesnar’s dominance. Wrestling journalist Dave Meltzer confirmed in the Wrestling Observer newsletter that Cena was never intended to win, reinforcing that Lesnar’s role was to appear overpowering as a setup for his future feud with Bron Breakker.
This storyline has additional layers, as Paul Heyman, who returned at Wrestlepalooza alongside Lesnar, plays The Oracle of The Vision, an alliance that includes Breakker, thus intensifying the anticipation for their eventual WrestleMania 42 face-off.
What This Means for WWE Storylines Moving Forward
The conclusion of this chapter between Brock Lesnar and John Cena leaves fans restless and eager for clarity about upcoming matches. Lesnar’s crushing win contradicts expectations of a dramatic back-and-forth rivalry, fueling speculation about whether WWE will pursue a rematch or move directly toward new conflicts involving emerging stars like Bron Breakker.
With Paul Heyman’s involvement deepening story complexity, Lesnar’s portrayal as an unstoppable force might lead to fresh headline matches that reshape WWE’s landscape in 2024.
