Brock Lesnar Returns WWE amid Ongoing Janel Grant Abuse Lawsuit

Brock Lesnar made a surprise return to WWE at SummerSlam 2025, marking his first appearance since 2023 by attacking John Cena after the main event. His comeback has sparked backlash due to his involvement in the ongoing lawsuit filed by former WWE employee Janel Grant against Vince McMahon and WWE, which alleges McMahon used Grant as a sexual incentive to persuade Lesnar to re-sign with the company in 2021. Although Lesnar is not a defendant in the lawsuit and is not accused of wrongdoing, he is mentioned in the allegations, including claims that he sought explicit content from Grant. Grant's legal team criticized WWE for Lesnar's return, accusing the company of attempting to sweep misconduct under the rug and asserting that the full facts, including those about Lesnar, should emerge in court. WWE leadership, however, praised Lesnar's return, with plans for a storyline involving John Cena. The lawsuit remains active, with WWE seeking private arbitration while Grant's team wants the case to stay public.