Michael Cole References Brock Lesnar in Cody Rhodes’ Backlash Match Amid Rumors of Return Feud

The main event of WWE Backlash France was the WWE Undisputed Universal title match. Cody Rhodes, who won the title, defended it against AJ Styles in the first PLE in France. The match was an instant classic, with both men showing off great skill. The crowd was completely in the match and loved every moment of it. However, the fans at home were shocked by a reference Michael Cole made. This was to Brock Lesnar, with whom Rhodes feuded last year.

Brock Lesnar gets mentioned as AJ Styles hits Cody Rhodes with his iconic move

Lesnar and Rhodes had a rocky relationship in 2023. In the aftermath of Mania 39, the two locked horns at Backlash and Night of Champions. The feud wouldn’t end until SummerSlam the same year. During this time, Lesnar broke Rhodes’ arm using his UFC move. A glimpse of this was seen on tonight’s PLE at Backlash.

During the match’s end, Styles locked Rhodes in a Kimura arm lock. Cole mentioned, “Cody had his arm broken by this move.” This referenced Lesnar, who used the move to break Rhodes’ arm last year. Rhodes wore a sling for a few weeks to show the damage that Lesnar had done. While it was in Kayfabe, it built up The Beast, which was Lesnar. Post-this, Lesnar has not been named or heard from due to his involvement in the Vince McMahon scandal. Meanwhile, fans were hoping that Lesnar would show up tonight. There are still speculations that the WWE plans to bring back The Beast for one last run in the company.

Brock Lesnar’s scrapped plans for 2024

Initially, it was reported that Lesnar was to return at Mania season around the Royal Rumble. While the plans were not concrete, it was hinted that he would feud with Gunther. Since his departure, Gunther has risen as one of the most formidable opponents in the WWE. Beating him became a massive task until WrestleMania XL by Sami Zayn. Fans predicted Gunther would drop the title and feud with Lesnar. This Clash of Titans is something fans really wanted to see.

Unfortunately, it did not come to be. Plans for Lesnar’s return are still up in the air. What do you think? Will the WWE bring back Lesnar for his retirement run? When will that be, and who would you like to see him feud with? Tell us your thoughts in the comments below.