At WWE SummerSlam 2025, Brock Lesnar returned after the conclusion of the main event match between Cody Rhodes and John Cena. The Beast’s comeback has received polarizing reactions from fans. While some are overjoyed, others are disgusted with the Stamford-based promotion’s decision to bring him back.
Interestingly, right after SummerSlam ended, AEW President Tony Khan posted a statement on X. In his tweet, he thanked fans for watching and supporting All Elite Wrestling and urged them to tune in this week as well.
“Thank you all who watch AEW! AEW is having an excellent 2025 because of all of you watching the @AEWonTV + ppv shows! See you this week on @TBSNetwork + @StreamOnMax for Wednesday Night #AEWDynamite THIS WEDNESDAY!”
Thank you all who watch AEW!
AEW is having an excellent 2025 because of all of you watching the @AEWonTV + ppv shows!
See you this week on@TBSNetwork + @StreamOnMax
for
Wednesday Night #AEWDynamite
THIS WEDNESDAY!— Tony Khan (@TonyKhan) August 4, 2025
In Khan’s post, he was simply promoting his company. However, since he tweeted just after Lesnar’s return, fans believe that he was throwing shade at the rival promotion. The internet wrestling community found the timing quite hilarious.
See their reactions below:
Why is Brock Lesnar’s return controversial?
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Brock Lesnar is undoubtedly one of the greatest pro wrestlers of all time. He is an extraordinary athlete and has won numerous accolades in World Wrestling Entertainment, including the WWE Championship a staggering seven times. Although he is a legend in the business, he is also quite a controversial figure.
The Beast was allegedly named in the 2024 lawsuit filed by former WWE employee Janel Grant. In this lawsuit, Grant accused Vince McMahon of severe sexual misconduct and of allegedly coercing her to have sexual relationships with Lesnar, as well as former WWE executive John Laurinaitis.
Brock Lesnar’s last match in World Wrestling Entertainment took place at SummerSlam 2023, where he lost to Cody Rhodes.