Brock Lesnar returned to SmackDown in Norfolk on September 12 with his usual intensity, but the night quickly turned from menacing to hilarious. The Beast Incarnate, who was set to address his rivalry with John Cena, found himself at the center of an unexpected wardrobe malfunction. It could have been an embarrassing slip, but instead became a viral moment, as Lesnar lightened the mood and broke character in front of a roaring crowd.
Brock Lesnar faces wardrobe malfunction during R-Truth segment
Brock Lesnar opened the show wearing his signature cowboy hat, drawing boos and chants from the crowd. Before he could hype his upcoming clash with John Cena, R-Truth interrupted. Playing off his comedic persona, Truth spoke about defending his “childhood hero” and “older brother” John Cena. At one point, he even introduced himself as “Ron Cena,” sending fans into chants of the name.While the lighthearted exchange amused the audience, it ended the way Lesnar’s confrontations usually do. The former WWE Champion lifted R-Truth and planted him with a brutal F-5. But as he stood back up, cameras captured his jeans had split wide open across the back. His blue underwear was now on full display.Rather than ignore the mishap, Lesnar laughed it off. In a rare break from character, he bent forward to show the rip, yelling backstage, “F*ck it Stu, I ripped my pants. Blue underwear!” The moment immediately took on a life of its own online.
Brock Lesnar’s segment with R-Truth sets up WrestlePalooza
Lesnar’s reaction shows a side of him fans rarely get to witness, sometimes he is willing to poke fun at himself. Social media lit up with clips of the incident, showing The Beast Incarnate grinning as he left the ring with his jeans split and his aura of intimidation temporarily replaced with comedy.Despite the laughter, the night still advanced Lesnar’s ongoing storyline. The ripped-pants fiasco unfolded in the middle of his feud with John Cena, whom he is set to face at WrestlePalooza next week. If anything, the unexpected moment gave fans even more reason to tune in, curious to see whether Lesnar will address the viral slip or use it as fuel against his longtime rival.Also Read: WWE SmackDown Results & Highlights (9/12/25): Cody Rhodes returns, Brock Lesnar destroys R-Truth, US title open challenge and moreWhile Cena’s WWE appearances are now becoming more exclusive and close to his final days, the hype of the fight has been on the air. Their brawl at the WrestlePalooza is certainly one of the highly anticipated matches, as fans will witness two WWE legends collide for one last time.
