WWE Bad Blood 2025: Anticipated Showdown Between Brock Lesnar and John Cena

WWE is gearing up for an exciting premium live event, Bad Blood 2025, scheduled for September 20. This event is expected to feature a highly anticipated match between Brock Lesnar and John Cena, strategically planned to counter AEW's All Out. With no other events scheduled for September, this could be a significant moment for WWE fans. Stay tuned for more updates on this thrilling showdown!

By Narendra Chaudhary Aug 14, 2025, 18:38 IST

Upcoming WWE Event: Bad Blood 2025

According to recent reports, WWE is set to fill an open date next month with a premium live event, potentially titled WWE Bad Blood 2025. This move aligns with WWE's history of scheduling events to coincide with those of All Elite Wrestling (AEW), and the upcoming AEW All Out 2025 may be the target for this new addition to WWE's calendar.

The announcement of this event was first made by a wrestling news outlet, indicating that WWE plans to counter the AEW show, which typically does not coincide with major WWE events. Speculation suggests that this new event could be a revival of WWE Bad Blood, following its successful run last year.

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Main Event: Lesnar vs. Cena

The Wrestling Observer Newsletter has reported that a highly anticipated match between Brock Lesnar and John Cena is scheduled for the September 20th premium live event, which will coincide with AEW All Out. WWE appears determined to draw viewers away from AEW programming by scheduling this event directly against it, which is also why Lesnar is not participating in this month's Clash in Paris.

“The planned main event for WWE’s September 20 PPV, going head-to-head against AEW All Out, is Brock Lesnar vs John Cena. Which is why Brock’s not booked for Paris. Because they wanted him as a method to counterprogram AEW.”

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WWE has yet to respond to inquiries regarding the potential name of this new event. The Bad Blood event was successfully reintroduced last year on October 5 at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia, receiving critical acclaim and popularity.

Currently, WWE has no scheduled premium live events for September, with Clash in Paris set for August 31. The next confirmed event is October's Crown Jewel in Perth, Australia. WWE Bad Blood could serve as the final premium live event for 2025, especially since December remains open.