Brock Lesnar made an unexpected comeback to WWE during Monday Night Raw, launching a fierce assault on Oba Femi just one month after appearing to retire from professional wrestling. The attack occurred in Greensboro, North Carolina, as Femi prepared to issue his weekly open challenge to any Raw competitor. Before the champion could complete his entrance, Lesnar struck from behind, sending the arena into chaos. The former champion executed four consecutive F-5 finishing moves on “The Ruler,” leaving him writhing in pain on the canvas while Lesnar stood over him with a satisfied smile.
Paul Heyman confirms rematch contract for Clash in Italy
Following the assault, Paul Heyman addressed the attack through social media, maintaining his characteristic promotional style. “Oh, did I forget to mention that BRRRRRRRRRRRROCK LESNAR decided to do something about Oba Femi?” he posted on X later in the evening. “My apologies. It must have slipped my mind!” The veteran manager later delivered an official contract to Raw General Manager Adam Pearce, requesting a rematch between Lesnar and Femi. According to Heyman, Lesnar’s signature already appeared on the document, requiring only Femi’s acceptance to make the bout official for Clash in Italy.
The return contradicts statements made at WrestleMania 42, where Lesnar appeared to end his career after losing to Femi. Heyman was visibly emotional during that event, crying as the two embraced in the ring. WWE Hall of Famer Booker T had previously addressed speculation about Lesnar’s potential retirement. “You know wrestlers, we never really retire,” Booker T explained in a recent interview. “It’s always in the back of our heads we can go out there and have one more match. One thing about this business too, man, it’s hard to leave money on the table.”
Tribal Combat set between Roman Reigns and Jacob Fatu
Monday Night Raw concluded with significant developments in the ongoing Bloodline storyline. Jacob Fatu entered the arena as Adam Pearce attempted to convince Roman Reigns to fire Fatu following last week’s controversial actions. The situation escalated when Jey Uso and Jimmy Uso confronted Fatu in the ring. While Jimmy Uso tried to calm tensions, Jey Uso grabbed a chair and prepared for combat. Fatu appeared ready to overwhelm The Usos until Reigns joined the confrontation.
The united Bloodline members worked together to send a message to the rebellious Fatu. As Pearce stepped forward to announce Fatu’s firing, the defiant wrestler seized the microphone and challenged Reigns to “Tribal Combat.” Reigns accepted the challenge, setting the match for Clash in Italy on May 31 with the World Heavyweight Championship at stake. This match type holds special significance within Bloodline lore, previously used to crown new Tribal Chiefs. Reigns has participated in both previous Tribal Combat matches, defeating Jey Uso and Solo Sikoa, forcing both to acknowledge him as their leader.
Seth Rollins and Bron Breakker rivalry intensifies
Seth Rollins arrived on Raw challenging Bron Breakker, claiming the champion couldn’t defeat him without assistance. Instead of facing Breakker, Rollins encountered Austin Theory from The Vision faction. Before the match, Street Profits member Angelo Dawkins approached Rollins backstage. “Look fam, we ain’t gotta be friends. Hey, we ain’t gotta trust each other. I can’t speak for ‘Tez, but last week, good looking out,” Dawkins told the veteran wrestler. Rollins acknowledged having no allies on Raw but thanked Dawkins for his words and apologized for him taking Breakker’s spear last week.
The match between Rollins and Theory extended to the final segment of Raw, with Rollins attempting to inflict maximum damage before Theory and Logan Paul defend the tag titles against the Street Profits at Saturday Night’s Main Event. Rollins secured victory with a pedigree. Logan Paul then entered to attack Rollins, prompting Dawkins to intervene. The situation reversed quickly, forcing Montez Ford to reluctantly get involved. Ford questioned Dawkins’ involvement before saving him from Breakker’s spear. After a distraction from Paul, Breakker hit his signature spear on Rollins. Officials separated the two competitors as they continued fighting.
Saturday Night’s Main Event card finalized
WWE confirmed the complete lineup for Saturday Night’s Main Event, scheduled to stream on Peacock. The card features multiple championship matches and high-profile contests:
- Penta defends the Intercontinental Championship against Ethan Page
- Logan Paul and Austin Theory defend the World Tag Team Championship against Montez Ford and Angelo Dawkins
- Paige and Brie Bella defend the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship against Nia Jax and Lash Legend
- Rhea Ripley, Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss face Jade Cargill, Michin and B-Fab in six-woman tag action
- Becky Lynch confronts Sol Ruca in singles competition
Additional Monday Night Raw results announced
The evening featured several other significant matches. Finn Balor defeated JD McDonagh in a street fight, showcasing the physical brutality both competitors endured. El Grande Americano teamed with Rayo and Bravo to defeat Brutus Creed, Julius Creed and the Original El Grande Americano in six-man tag team action. Brie Bella and Paige successfully retained the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship against challengers Roxanne Perez and Raquel Rodriguez. The champions demonstrated strong chemistry throughout their title defense, maintaining their grip on the division’s top prizes.
