John Cena denied inviting Brock Lesnar for SummerSlam match, despite Lesnar’s surprise return and attack. Cena said WWE makes the matches and he just plays his role. Triple H, however, claimed Lesnar's return was part of Cena’s retirement plans. The moment sparked controversy due to Lesnar's ongoing legal issues, leading to conflicting statements from Cena, Triple H, and Lesnar himself.