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Brock Lesnar’s Return Sets Stage for WWE WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas

Originally posted on Last Word On Sports | Last updated Sep 25, 2025 8:26 AM ET

As Brock Lesnar made a comeback into the WWE, he has once again rocked the wrestling industry, splitting fans and drawing controversy over his future. The Beast Incarnate returned brutally at SummerSlam, attacking John Cena, and then conquered R-Truth at WrestlePalooza.

Now that WrestleMania 42 has been officially confirmed in Las Vegas, the face of Lesnar already appears in the poster of the event next to the stars of WWE. This indicates that he can be a significant participant in the largest stage of its kind.

WrestleMania 42 Poster Unveiled

After WrestlePalooza, there was speculation about the next move of Brock Lesnar. WWE also created hype by issuing the first official poster of WrestleMania 42. They enthusiastically featured Lesnar, Cody Rhodes, Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins, Becky Lynch, Rhea Ripley, and Jade Cargill. This will be the blockbuster event to be held in Las Vegas. It will follow the ever-increasing tradition of hosting spectacular events in the city.

Another huge milestone will be the next WrestleMania 42. It has already been established that WrestleMania 2027 will be hosted in Saudi Arabia. It marks the start of a new era of boldness in the company on the international platform.

Why Brock Lesnar Has Not Been to WrestleMania 41

The fact that Brock Lesnar did not attend WrestleMania 41 was problematic then. Reports indicate he did not intend to return at that time, and WWE management was also wary due to legal controversy issues. The lawsuit brought up his name in a suit against Vince McMahon by a former employee, Janel Grant, and that was enough to make the company wary of returning him to its largest stage.

Although WWE has officially reinstated Brock Lesnar, the details of his contract with the company remain unclear. The only definite thing is that the reappearance of Lesnar has once again sparked debates about his future in WWE. Fans can scarcely wait to know what role he will play going into WrestleMania 42.

From SmackDown to WrestlePalooza

Brock Lesnar even had a funny skit with R-Truth on the SmackDown before his confrontation with Cena, which added more hype to his upcoming return to the ring. Lesnar controlled Cena in one of the most one-sided and painful losses of Cena’s legendary career at WrestlePalooza.

The match was disappointing for the fans compared to the build up that they provided and with the rich history that the two competitors have. Along with how much WrestlePalooza was built up as it was the first PLE on ESPN. Many have said that the PLE was underwhelming.

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