Michael Cole has clarified when WWE contacted Brock Lesnar to make his return. During Monday’s show, a replay was shown of Lesnar’s attack on Cena. Cole then took time to say that WWE contacted Lesnar a few weeks ago to bring him back.

Brock Lesnar returned to WWE at SummerSlam on Sunday, marking his first appearance for the company since the summer of 2023.

Lesnar was named in a lawsuit against Vince McMahon and WWE alleging sexual abuse and trafficking, but was reportedly cleared by the company's lawyers four weeks ago.