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Breaking News About John Cena vs. Brock Lesnar Wrestlepalooza Match — My Reaction

As announced on The Pat McAfee Show Thursday morning, John Cena vs. Brock Lesnar will open WWE Wrestlepalooza 2025. Previously, Cena vs. Lesnar was advertised as the main event.

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John Cena vs. Brock Lesnar to Open Wrestlepalooza, Not Close Show

John Cena vs. Brock Lesnar will open Wrestlepalooza instead of closing the show. Match marks one of Cena’s final five; Lesnar returns after an absence since Aug 2023.

John Cena News / The Sportster / September 18

Batista Opens Up About John Cena Replacing Him As Peacemaker

John Cena is killing it as Peacemaker all over again with season two of the hit DC show in full swing right now. The wrestling actor's biggest and best role to date, but things could have been very different.

John Cena News / Wrestling on SI / September 18

WWE Wrestlepalooza Predictions: Will John Cena Slay The Beast On His Road To Retirement?

The first-ever WWE Wrestlepalooza is just a couple of days away and it is a big one. John Cena and Brock Lesnar are set to face each other one final time before the Never Seen 17-Time World Champion leaves his boots in the ring.

John Cena News / The Sportster / September 18

'He Needed a Bad Guy' - John Cena’s '2nd Greatest’ WWE Rival Recalls Their Iconic Feud

John Cena has paid homage to some of the very best rivals of his legendary WWE career by hitting their finishing moves in recent matches as he edges closer to the end of his Farewell Tour.

Wrestling News / FirstSportz / September 18

The Miz Gives Candid Insight into John Cena’s Failed Heel Experiment

John Cena spent the majority of his legendary WWE career as the ultimate babyface, embodying the ‘Never Give Up’ mantra and serving as the face of the company for more than a decade.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / September 17

ESPN Reveals Whether Or Not It Influenced Brock Lesnar Returning To WWE

Brock Lesnar is gearing up for his first WWE match in two years at WWE Wrestlepalooza, as he is set to main event the show against John Cena in one of Cena's final matches before retirement Lesnar's return to the company has not been without controversy.

Wrestling News / The Sportster / September 17

John Cena Criticised For Making WWE Champion Cody Rhodes Feel 'Less Important'

John Cena's decision to continue his 'Last Real Champion' schtick has riled up a former WWE star who suggests it harms Cody Rhodes' credibility. The 17-time world champion used the nickname during his heel run after claiming the WWE Championship at WrestleMania 41.

Entertainment News / Men's Journal / September 16

'Peacemaker' Season 2, Episode 5 Is a Can't-Miss, Game-Changer, Streaming Very Soon

Lord knows it's been a rough few episodes for Peacemaker (John Cena). But now that he's found another dimension that seems better than the normal DCU world, it's possible that this misunderstood hero might have an escape hatch.

Wrestling News / Athlon Sports / September 16

Rollins & Lynch Upstage Punk & AJ: Top Moments from WWE Raw, September 15, 2025, Full Results

WWE Raw emanated from the MassMutual Center in Springfield, MA, last night. It was a memorable show as WWE heads towards Indianapolis for WrestlePalooza.

John Cena News / Athlon Sports / September 15

John Cena Tells Brock Lesnar 'You Want Some, Come Get Some': WWE Raw September 15, 2025 Results

"The Simpsons live here!" John Cena told Stu before he ran down the aisle of the MassMutual Center in Springfield, MA. The crowd in his home state was red hot for "The Greatest of All Time." Cena shouted out his family who is in attendance.

Wrestling News / Athlon Sports / September 15

What Time Does Raw Start Tonight? Don't Miss John Cena, AJ Lee, & CM Punk Before WrestlePalooza

In an attempt to not go head-to-head with all of Monday Night Football, WWE Raw will have a special start time tonight at 7:00 p.m. ET / 4:00 p.m. PT. On the final episode before WrestlePalooza, WWE heads to Springfield, Massachusetts, the home state of “The Greatest of All Time” John Cena.

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / September 13

The Best WWE TV Matches of John Cena

John Cena has spent 23 years dominating WWE, capturing his 17th WWE title this year to solidify his legacy. Cena has been part of multiple historic matches throughout his career, many of which took place on live television.

Wrestling News / Athlon Sports / September 12

Brock Lesnar Opens The Show, Interrupted by 'Ron Cena': WWE Smackdown September 12, 2025 Results

"The Beast" Brock Lesnar opened the September 12 edition of Friday Night SmackDown in Norfolk, VA. Before he could get a word out, he was interrupted by an unlikely superstar: R-Truth, better known tonight as "Ron Cena." Truth came to the defense of his "older brother" and "childhood hero" John Cena.

Entertainment News / Nerdist / September 12

PEACEMAKER’s Season 1 Soundtrack Getting Vinyl EP Release

Forget wondering if you really wanna taste it. Mutant wants to know do ya really wanna, do ya really wanna hear it? Obviously by “it” we mean the soundtrack to Peacemaker season one.

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PEACEMAKER Reveals the Quantum Unfolding Chamber’s Origin

Despite a traumatized young Chris asking him not to shoot it again, Auggie backhands him and tells him not to tell him what to do. He then blows the poor, injured alien’s head clean off.

Entertainment News / Nerdist / September 11

James Gunn Originally Wanted Dave Bautista to Play PEACEMAKER

John Cena has proven to be such a perfect Peacemaker it’s hard to imagine anyone else in the role. But it turns out James Gunn originally did exactly that.

Wrestling News / Yardbarker / September 11

Logan Paul reveals thought process when facing John Cena

Paul and Cena produced a memorable match at WWE Clash in Paris on Aug. 31.

WWE Hall of Famer says injury halted possible matchup with John Cena

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Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / September 10

John Cena WWE Raw Appearance: What To Expect

John Cena makes his penultimate appearance in his home state of Massachusetts next week. The John Cena WWE Raw appearance will offer a final chance for the 17-time WWE Champion to add some spice to his match with Brock Lesnar at WWE Wrestlepalooza.

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / September 9

WWE Hall of Famer Rob Van Dam Reveals Nixed John Cena Match

WWE Hall of Famer, ECW legend, and alumnus. Rob Van Dam recently revealed in an interview with TMZ about a failed plan to have one last match with John Cena.

Entertainment News / Nerdist / September 9

Jennifer Holland on Playing 2 Harcourts in PEACEMAKER Season 2

Emilia Harcourt has had quite a journey so far on Peacemaker this season. Despite saving the world in season one, this second betrayal of Amanda Waller has got her blacklisted from any government agency that would take her.

Wrestling News / Yardbarker / September 9

WWE Hall of Famer says injury halted possible matchup with Cena

WWE Hall of Famer says injury halted possible matchup with John Cena

In a recent interview with TMZ's "Inside the Ring," the WWE Hall of Famer revealed he was close to finalizing a match against Cena.

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Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / September 5

John Cena Announces Dates for Final WWE Appearances in Boston and New York

The 17-time World Champion, John Cena, makes the dates official for his last stops in Boston and New York City this November. This will be the final appearance of the “Never Seen 17” in towns wherein he has many unforgettable moments and matches, helping shape his unmatched legacy.