“There Are People Who Criticize Jesus”: Paul Heyman Sounds Off on Brock Lesnar's WWE Return originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Brock Lesnar’s unexpected return at WWE's SummerSlam 2025 was a jaw-dropping moment inside MetLife Stadium, but it was highly controversial in and out of it.

Along with reminding us he once beat Lesnar at WrestleMania, McIntyre reminded us that Brock generates headlines.

Their most recent clash came three years ago at the same PLE, where Reigns defeated Lesnar in a brutal Last Man Standing match. Adding another layer to their rivalry is Paul Heyman, who has played a pivotal role in both men’s careers, managing Lesnar for years before later aligning himself with Reigns as his ‘Wiseman.’