Cody Rhodes defeats John Cena at SummerSlam 2025 in an epic battle—but Brock Lesnar's shocking return steals the spotlight.
WWE SummerSlam 2025 Night 2 Results: Cody Rhodes Wins Title–But Brock Lesnar Returns originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
Cody Rhodes is your new Undisputed WWE Champion—but you’ll barely remember the three Cross Rhodes that sealed the deal. Because Brock Lesnar is back, and he just F5’d John Cena into next week.
It was the kind of match that leaves you out of breath. The entrances alone told you this wasn’t just about a title. Cody came out first, with a powerful video tribute from Dusty Rhodes, donning his iconic gold mask.
Cody Rhodes’ entrance for the main event, with a special tribute to Dusty Rhodes#SummerSlam
— WrestlePurists (@WrestlePurists) August 4, 2025
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John Cena's last Summerslam entrance pic.twitter.com/iBPLwEzCo4
— Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful.com (@SeanRossSapp) August 4, 2025
Cena followed with a legacy-style entrance that brought back the trons. He looked like a half-hero, half-legend—ready for war.
BIG. FIGHT. FEEL. pic.twitter.com/mNsQzGXhHa
— WWE (@WWE) August 4, 2025
Emotions are SKY HIGH! pic.twitter.com/HwgRHASxWj
— WWE (@WWE) August 4, 2025
Before a single punch was thrown, they embraced. But once the bell rang, all bets were off. Cena snagged a crutch from Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton and launched steps at Cody like it was 2006 all over again.
JOHN CENA STOLE ONE OF TYRESE HALIBURTON’S CRUTCHES!
— WrestlePurists (@WrestlePurists) August 4, 2025
😭😭😭😭#SummerSlam
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CENA THROWS THE STEEL STEPS OUT OF THE RING RIGHT INTO CODY!#SummerSlam
— WrestlePurists (@WrestlePurists) August 4, 2025
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From there, it was a war of attrition. Cena dropped Cody from one announce table to another. Cody hit a spike piledriver. Cena pulled off a Code Red. They each kicked out of three finishers—yes, three—including an Avalanche AA and three Cross Rhodes.
Piledriver!!! pic.twitter.com/tkdkOtzSVR
— Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful.com (@SeanRossSapp) August 4, 2025
AA DE JOHN CENA DESDE LA TERCERA CUERDA Y CODY SE SALE NUEVAMENTE DE LA CUENTA.#SummerSlam#SummerSlam2025#SummerSlamCLpic.twitter.com/DqLxi1w8FX
— Kennet Wrestling (@KennetWrestling) August 4, 2025
When Cody finally scored the pin, it felt like a passing of the torch. A rare double-turn might’ve even started. And then… Lesnar.
Brock Lesnar has returned to confront John Cena pic.twitter.com/T6Ha4NDA4i
— Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful.com (@SeanRossSapp) August 4, 2025
BROCK. LESNAR. IS. BACK.
— WWE (@WWE) August 4, 2025
HERE COMES THE PAIN! 👊 pic.twitter.com/uR2z9RVoZu
The Beast Incarnate returned, spoiled Cena’s goodbye, and left everyone stunned. No one gets a clean goodbye this weekend—not even Big Match John.
This match wasn’t just main event-worthy—it might’ve been one of the greatest SummerSlam finales ever. And now, Cody’s reign begins under the shadow of a beast.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Aug 4, 2025, where it first appeared.
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