John Cena Electrifies Montreal Crowd, Sends Challenge to Brock Lesnar After SummerSlam Shock

Montreal, QC — August 8, 2025 — The Bell Centre shook with deafening chants of “Cena! Cena!” as WWE legend John Cena made his much-anticipated return to Friday Night SmackDown. Wearing his trademark “Never Give Up” cap and a determined smile, the 16-time world champion opened the show to a hero’s welcome from the Canadian crowd.

But this wasn’t just a feel-good comeback. Within moments, Cena addressed one of the biggest stories in professional wrestling — Brock Lesnar’s stunning return at SummerSlam. The crowd went silent for just a second before exploding again when Cena leaned into the mic and said the words that lit up social media:

“Brock, if you want some… come get some!”

Lesnar’s SummerSlam Bombshell

At SummerSlam, Lesnar shocked fans by storming the ring moments after the main event concluded. Without saying a word, he dismantled both competitors, sending a clear message: “The Beast” was back. His target remained a mystery — until Cena’s challenge in Montreal suggested that the two titans may be headed for yet another collision course.

Cena didn’t mince words, accusing Lesnar of only showing up “when the spotlight is brightest” and reminding fans that while Lesnar is a force of nature, Cena is “the mountain that doesn’t move.”

Crowd Eruption & Online Buzz

Fan-recorded videos from the Bell Centre have already gone viral, showing audience members on their feet, waving signs, and chanting for Cena’s victory. Within minutes, hashtags like #CenaVsLesnar and #SmackDownMontreal were trending worldwide on X (formerly Twitter).

The return also sparked speculation from wrestling analysts that WWE might be positioning the two for a headlining bout at Clash in Paris later this month — or saving the showdown for Survivor Series 2025. WWE has yet to confirm an official match, but Cena’s promo left little doubt that this rivalry is far from over.

A Rivalry Built on Brutality

Cena and Lesnar’s feud is one of WWE’s most storied rivalries. From their early 2000s clashes to Lesnar’s brutal squash match at SummerSlam 2014, their encounters have always been high stakes and physically punishing. This latest chapter could bring a fresh twist, especially with both men entering the later stages of their in-ring careers.

For fans wanting to relive their historic battles, WWE.com offers a complete archive of their matches, while this Sports Illustrated deep dive breaks down the psychological warfare that has defined their rivalry.