
Brock Lesnar Dominates John Cena at WWE SummerSlam 2014
On August 17, 2014, WWE SummerSlam featured Brock Lesnar defeating John Cena in the main event, securing the WWE World Heavyweight Championship.
This match marked the beginning of Lesnar's portrayal as the 'final boss' of WWE, a role he maintained until his loss to Goldberg at Survivor Series 2016. Lesnar's dominance was evident as he executed 15 German suplexes and overcame Cena's limited offense, culminating in a decisive F-5 for the victory.
The one-sided nature of the match drew comparisons to historical wrestling tactics, where top babyfaces would endure severe beatings to elevate new heels. This approach was notably used by Jerry Lawler in Memphis wrestling, but such extreme measures are rare for stars of Cena's caliber.