SB Nation Aug 04 25
Brock Lesnar’s WWE return is absolutely disgusting:
Lesnar’s WWE return is proof Triple H and Vince McMahon are cut from the same cloth.
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Brock Lesnar's Controversial WWE Comeback Sparks OutrageLesnar returned in 2025 after a year-long absence amid a lawsuit accusing him of sexual abuse and trafficking inside WWE.
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- Brock Lesnar reappeared at Summerslam 2025 after being off WWE programming since 2023 despite serious allegations against him.
- The ongoing lawsuit by former employee Janel Grant accuses WWE and Lesnar of sexual abuse and trafficking during contract talks.
- WWE ceased independent press conferences and launched a reality show elevating Triple H’s role in the company.
- Lesnar’s comeback marks a shift in WWE’s approach, prioritizing narrative control over addressing grave accusations.
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