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WWE SummerSlam 2025 is now in the rearview mirror with the two-night premium live event featuring many memorable matches and moments from MetLife Stadium.
Now that the company has passed this huge show, there should be some adjustments that fans see occurring on both Raw and SmackDown.
On the blue brand, SummerSlam had a significant impact on how things will look for the remainder of the year moving forward.
Here are seven potential WWE SmackDown changes after SummerSlam 2025.
7. Brock Lesnar Is Back

WWE SummerSlam 2025 closed out with Brock Lesnar making his shocking return to the company for the first time in two years.
With Lesnar attacking John Cena, this should bring him to the SmackDown brand where his legendary rival has been appearing for most of his retirement tour.
“The Beast Incarnate” will now bringing his unbridled rage and cause some chaos on Friday nights moving forward.
Lesnar mixing it up with not only Cena, but the rest of the SmackDown roster should provide some entertaining moments along the way.
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