John Cena vs. Brock Lesnar Is Blockbuster! Which PLE Can Host This Mega Match Up?

John Cena vs. Brock Lesnar Is Blockbuster! Which PLE Can Host This Mega Match Up?

John Cena and Brock Lesnar have had moments that define eras. But when Lesnar returned at SummerSlam 2025, and dropped a brutal F5 on Cena after his title loss. The return wasn’t just shock value. It was a story waiting to happen. It reminded fans that this matchup is far from over, and it is inevitable now.

This match-up isn’t just nostalgia, it’s a legacy-defining moment. It carries weight for the entire WWE Universe and could be the crown jewel of Cena’s retirement year. Their previous PLE face-offs are even at 2-2. Now, let’s rewind those blockbuster chapters first.

4) Brock Lesnar Defeated John Cena At Backlash 2003

At Backlash 2003, the young rookie Cena earned his first WWE Title shot. Early buzz and daring promos fueled the feud.

But Lesnar was on another level, as he drilled Cena with a brutal F5 to retain his championship. Fans still talk about how that match defined Cena’s underdog rise.

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3) Super Cena Defeated The Beast At Extreme Rules 2012

Lesnar’s return wasn’t a comeback after his UFC stint, but it was a war. He had John Cena bleeding early, with brutal strikes and a Kimura on the steel steps. But Super Cena roared back.

He swung the momentum with a chain shot, then hit an Attitude Adjustment onto the steps to pin Lesnar and shock the crowd alive.

2) The Beast Defeated Super Cena At SummerSlam 2014

Lesnar didn’t just beat Cena, he demolished him. Sixteen German suplexes and two F5s converted the arena into what seemed like a suplex city. Cena barely made his mark in the match.

It wasn’t a match, but it was more of a statement. Lesnar claimed the WWE World Heavyweight Title and effectively marked the ending of “Super Cena” era.

1) John Cena Defeated Brock Lesnar At Night of Champions 2014

John Cena threw everything at Brock Lesnar that night, even hitting the Attitude Adjustment clean. But just when it looked like he might win, Seth Rollins ran in with the Money in the Bank briefcase and caused a Disqualification. Lesnar kept the WWE World Heavyweight Title, leaving Cena with a DQ win and a moral victory.

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Which PLE Can Host This Mega Match Up?

This match deserves a global spotlight with their history. Crown Jewel: Perth on October 11, 2025, in Australia is the perfect setting that a fan can desire. As it will be big enough, emotionally charged, and approaching the end of Cena’s farewell year.

The news is also that a recently announced date, 20 September 2025, will hold a major PLE event. It feels like the stage Cena vs. Lesnar was always destined for. This rivalry’s final PLE score will be 3-2, but who will take the lead remains uncertain and electrifying.

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Kunal Singh
Kunal Singh is an editor at Cross Sports Central with a strong foundation in journalism. He holds an MBA in Media Management. With over three years of experience in sports journalism, Kunal brings deep insights to his editorial pieces. His expertise lies in golf and WWE, and he is an avid follower of Irish golf star Rory McIlroy. In his leisure time, Kunal can be seen writing fiction stories and music lyrics.

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