John Cena pays tribute to Brock Lesnar after apparent retirement
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 2:45 PM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
John Cena shared a tribute to Brock Lesnar on Instagram following Lesnar's retirement from WWE after this year's SummerSlam Premium Live Event. Cena's post features a touching image of their fists alongside AJ Styles, who also recently retired. Lesnar confirmed his retirement after losing to Oba Femi, suggesting this time it is definitive after previous retirement rumors earlier in the year. Cena and Lesnar have a long history, including memorable matches from their time in WWE.
- •Cena shared an image honoring Lesnar's career on Instagram.
- •Lesnar announced retirement after losing at SummerSlam.
- •Both Cena and Lesnar began in OVW alongside Randy Orton and Batista.
- •AJ Styles also recently retired after the 2026 Royal Rumble.
- 2:45 PMYahoo Sports — John Cena shares image paying tribute to Brock Lesnar after WWE career ends
"For long-time wrestling fans, the past year means they have had to wave goodbye to some of the biggest stars from their childhood. Brock Lesnar, John Cena, Randy Orton and Batista were all part of the same WWE development class in OVW, and of that quartet, Orton is the only one still standing.
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