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Karrion Kross's WWE contract expired on August 10th, and he expressed a strong desire to stay with WWE, feeling disappointed by the negotiations and uncertain about his future, as he is currently a free agent after his departure from WWE.
The article discusses the Cageside Community Wrestler Rankings for Season 14, Week 15, highlighting last week's voting results and the ongoing competition for the Cageside Cup, with fans voting for their top five performers from various wrestling shows between August 3-9, 2025.
Paul Heyman discussed John Cena's abrupt end to his heel turn before SummerSlam, highlighting the audience's complex reactions—booing him as a heel but cheering him as a beloved star at the end, demonstrating their understanding of wrestling performance and Cena's connection with fans.
The article provides a comprehensive update on recent wrestling news, including WWE's deal with ESPN, Brock Lesnar's return, John Cena's activities, injury updates, and upcoming events across WWE, AEW, and other wrestling promotions.
Brock Lesnar returned to WWE at SummerSlam after a two-year absence, during which he was never suspended and was fully paid, with his return legally cleared by WWE's legal team about a month prior.
The Wrestling Observer Newsletter reports WWE's new media rights deal with ESPN for their premium events starting April 2026, highlights the controversial return of Brock Lesnar at SummerSlam, Seth Rollins' knee injury being a work, and Cody Rhodes ending John Cena’s final WWE title run, along with other wrestling news from AEW, CMLL, and TNA.
Travis Scott's involvement with WWE has become uncertain after his recent appearances and a backstage fallout, with speculation about whether he will continue his wrestling endeavors or step back due to training demands or other issues.
John Cena suggests he is willing to continue wrestling as long as WWE wants him, indicating a flexible approach to his career's end, and hints at a possible match with Brock Lesnar, while also implying WWE's decisions are driven by business interests and audience demand.
Bully Ray speculates that Brock Lesnar's surprise return to WWE might be linked to the potential absence of top stars like Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes, who are filming for the 'Street Fighter' movie, suggesting WWE may be adjusting its storylines accordingly.
WWE Raw from Brooklyn highlighted Seth Rollins' dominant performance and storyline developments involving LA Knight, CM Punk, and Roman Reigns, setting up future matches and rivalries, with a strong overall show scoring 9/10.
WWE RAW on August 4, 2025, featured high-stakes matches including Seth Rollins defending his World Heavyweight Championship, a surprise return of Brock Lesnar, and intense brawls between Rusev and Sheamus. The show also highlighted title defenses, backstage drama, and a chaotic main event with Reigns, Rollins, and new alliances forming, setting the stage for upcoming WWE events.
Brock Lesnar's return at SummerSlam marks the culmination of WWE's integration into TKO, reflecting a shift towards a more UFC-like presentation and a more politically engaged stance, amid ongoing controversies and legal issues involving the company and its leadership.
WWE's legal team cleared Brock Lesnar to return about four weeks ago amid ongoing lawsuits involving Vince McMahon and others, raising questions about the impact on the case and Lesnar's future role in WWE.
At WWE SummerSlam, John Cena's farewell was overshadowed by Brock Lesnar's shocking return, marking his first appearance since being involved in a lawsuit against Vince McMahon, and ending the event with a dramatic moment at MetLife Stadium.
Becky Lynch successfully defended her Women’s Intercontinental Championship at SummerSlam and is set to feud with Nikki Bella on Raw, leading to a potential match at Clash in Paris on August 31st.