Will Brock Lesnar return to WWE?
WWE fans were speculating about a possible WWE return for Brock Lesnar after the April 11 episode of SmackDown, when Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes dropped his name during an in-ring promo.
While hyping his upcoming feud with John Cena leading into WrestleMania 41, Rhodes said he fights best when he’s cornered – just as he told Brock Lesnar and Roman Reigns.
A Brock Lesnar name drop from Cody Rhodes 👀#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/Hot4kS2qWL
— Ceaser Wrestling (@CeaserWrestles) April 12, 2025
Will Brock Lesnar Come Back To WWE?
Despite the speculation, it appears that Lesnar’s return is not currently on the cards.
According to a new report from Fightful Select, there are no active plans to bring Brock Lesnar back to WWE programming.
Sources indicate there have been no behind-the-scenes discussions about a return, and the company’s internal stance remains unchanged.
Lesnar’s WWE status has been in flux ever since he was indirectly linked to Janel Grant’s lawsuit against Vince McMahon, John Laurinaitis, and WWE.
While Lesnar was not named as a defendant, reports suggest WWE has distanced itself from him as legal proceedings continue.
The latest on a potential Brock Lesnar return:
“There are currently no plans to bring Brock Lesnar back and there have been no conversations about such behind the scenes.” – @FightfulSelect
“I've been told adamantly, it's like, "This is in the hands of (WWE) legal. It's not… pic.twitter.com/GwsVARNT4w
— WrestlePurists (@WrestlePurists) April 14, 2025
When Was Brock Lesnar’s Last WWE Match?
Lesnar has not appeared on WWE television since his SummerSlam 2023 loss to Cody Rhodes, which effectively wrapped up their trilogy and concluded Lesnar’s most recent run.
Following the match, Rhodes revealed that Lesnar gifted him “an entire cow’s worth of steaks” — a gesture that became a light-hearted postscript to their intense feud.
THIS MAN BROCK LESNAR SENT CODY RHODES A COW OF STEAKS AFTER HIS MATCHES WITH HIM 😂
(FLAGRANT) pic.twitter.com/vymijOTOPZ
— FADE (@FadeAwayMedia) October 30, 2024
Will Brock Lesnar Be At WrestleMania?
At this point, it seems almost certain that Brock Lesnar will not be at this year’s WrestleMania.
WrestleMania 41 will mark the first time Lesnar has missed consecutive WrestleManias since his initial return to the company in 2012.
Meanwhile, Cody Rhodes continues to build momentum as WWE’s top babyface, following his historic win at WrestleMania 40.
With John Cena now positioned as his next major opponent, the road to WrestleMania 41 is already heating up — even without Brock Lesnar in the picture.
Still, Lesnar’s name carries weight in WWE, and a single reference is often enough to send WWE fans into speculation mode.
While a return seems unlikely right now, the world of wrestling is unpredictable, and should circumstances change, Lesnar might be re-introduced.
