Speculation around Brock Lesnars WWE future is picking up steam againbut according to Dave Meltzer, nothing is finalized just yet.
Following comments from John Cena that fueled talk of Lesnar potentially retiring at SummerSlam 2026, Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter has now weighed in on where those rumors are coming from and how solid they really are. While the idea of Lesnar riding off into the sunset next year has been circulating, Meltzer says the situation is far more fluid than some reports suggest.
Meltzer explained that while the rumor is making the rounds, he has not been able to confirm SummerSlam 2026 as a locked-in retirement date for Lesnar. He did, however, acknowledge that Lesnars name has come up internally when discussing long-term plans for 2026.
He then clarified that, of the names mentioned, only one appears to have firm plans in place.
The update follows Cenas recent interview with Chris Van Vliet, where Cena suggested Lesnars final match could take place in Minnesotawhere Lesnars wrestling career beganjust as WWE has already announced Minneapolis as the host city for SummerSlam 2026 on August 1 and 2.
Lesnar has been used sparingly in recent years, appearing only for major feuds and marquee events. With WWE reportedly mapping out multiple retirement runs for top stars in 2026, the idea of Lesnar being part of that wave isnt far-fetchedbut according to Meltzer, its still very much a discussion rather than a decision.
Is SummerSlam 2026 the right place for Brock Lesnar to call it a career, or should WWE keep the door open for one last run beyond that? Drop your thoughts in the comments and let us know how you see The Beasts final chapter playing out.
