SummerSlam 2014 featured one of the most shocking and dominant performances in WWE history, as Brock Lesnar challenged John Cena for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship. This match wasn’t just a fight; it was a one-sided demolition that left the WWE Universe stunned.
From the opening bell, Brock Lesnar set the tone, immediately hitting Cena with an F-5 within the first 30 seconds of the match. Cena, a 15-time world champion known for his resilience, kicked out, but what followed was an unprecedented beatdown. Lesnar unleashed a relentless barrage of German suplexes, throwing Cena across the ring repeatedly. The commentary team, particularly Michael Cole, repeatedly emphasized the brutality, coining the now-famous phrase, “Suplex City.”
Despite the onslaught, Cena showed brief flashes of offense. He managed to land a few punches and even hit his signature Attitude Adjustment, but Lesnar kicked out with ease. Every time Cena attempted a comeback, Lesnar shut him down with more suplexes. The match showcased Lesnar’s sheer dominance, as he executed a total of 16 German suplexes, leaving Cena helpless.
The crowd, initially expecting a back-and-forth battle, watched in awe as Cena was systematically dismantled. Lesnar’s confidence was on full display—at one point, he sat up in a mocking fashion, mimicking The Undertaker’s signature move, further cementing his dominance. Cena made a desperate attempt at an STF submission hold, but Lesnar effortlessly powered out, landing a series of vicious elbows and punches.
In the final moments, Lesnar hoisted Cena up for a second F-5 and delivered it with authority. This time, there was no escape. The referee counted to three, and just like that, Brock Lesnar became the new WWE World Heavyweight Champion.
This match wasn’t just a title change; it was a statement. Lesnar’s destruction of Cena at SummerSlam 2014 remains one of the most lopsided world championship matches in WWE history, cementing “The Beast Incarnate” as the most dominant force in professional wrestling.
