Brock Lesnar to return at 2025 Royal Rumble for a huge first-time-ever WrestleMania match? Potential hint explored
One of the most dominant names to ever step into the pro wrestling ring is Brock Lesnar, who was a regular name in WWE until last year. Given recent events, many believe that The Beast Incarnate could be on his way back to the company, and if that happens at the 2025 Royal Rumble, he could set up a first-time-ever match at WrestleMania 41.
Brock Lesnar last competed in the squared circle at the 2023 SummerSlam, where he lost to Cody Rhodes. Lesnar was rumored to return earlier this year, but WWE reportedly nixed all the plans after his name was allegedly alluded to in a lawsuit against Vince McMahon. According to reports, the company's legal team didn't clear him for a return to television. However, a few teases were dropped recently, potentially signaling his imminent comeback.
On this week's WWE RAW, there were two references to his name, something the promotion tries to avoid considering the controversial lawsuit. Seth Rollins mentioned he's a Beast Slayer, while Cody Rhodes mentioned he slayed a frightening beast. These instances could hint the return is likely to happen soon.
If the stars align and Lesnar returns at the 2025 WWE Royal Rumble, he could start a feud with the World Heavyweight Champion Gunther, leading to a WrestleMania 41 dream match.
The company teased the confrontation at the 2023 Royal Rumble, so it will make sense to resume the story at the upcoming installment of the event. This scenario is just speculation for now; nothing is confirmed.
What if Brock Lesnar returns to WWE SmackDown rather than RAW?
If The Beast Incarnate is set to return sooner rather than later, he could wait for Road to WrestleMania 41 to start a rivalry with Gunther, and in the meantime, he could engage in a rivalry on WWE SmackDown.
The Rock returned and confronted Cody Rhodes and Roman Reigns at WWE Bad Blood 2024. He is seemingly allied with Solo Sikoa and The Bloodline, so the babyfaces desperately need help. Jimmy Uso tried to bring Jey Uso back to the family but to no avail.
At such time, Brock Lesnar could return to help his former rivals against The Rock and his goons. The former Universal Champion concluded his feud with both Reigns and Rhodes, so it will be great to see him team up with his arch-rivals to take The Bloodline down.