The possibility of The Rock forming a new faction that includes John Cena has emerged following their shocking alliance at WWE Elimination Chamber. Former WWE official Jonathan Coachman recently suggested this development could serve a strategic purpose for The Final Boss.
The unexpected partnership materialized at the Elimination Chamber Premium Live Event after Cena won the Men’s Elimination Chamber Match, earning a championship opportunity against Cody Rhodes. Rather than celebrating his victory, Cena launched a shocking attack on Rhodes, aligning himself with The Rock and Travis Scott in a brutal assault that left the Undisputed WWE Champion bloodied in the ring.
This surprising turn came after The Rock had previously approached Rhodes with an offer to “become his champion” and “sell him his soul” – a proposition The American Nightmare firmly rejected during the event.
Speaking on the “Behind The Turnbuckle: The Last Word” podcast, Coachman presented his theory about the potential strategy behind these developments.
I’m trying to think if maybe Rock is trying to put together a group so that they can be around when he’s not around. And maybe that’s what they’re trying to do here.
Coachman’s analysis points to a practical solution for The Rock’s limited WWE schedule. By assembling a cohesive unit, The Final Boss could maintain his storyline presence through proxy representatives during periods when his Hollywood commitments prevent regular WWE appearances.
The inclusion of Cena in this potential faction marks a significant shift in WWE’s landscape, particularly given his long-standing position as the company’s premier babyface for nearly two decades. His heel turn at Elimination Chamber represents one of WWE’s most dramatic character transformations in recent years.
This developing alliance between two of WWE’s most iconic figures could significantly reshape the company’s power dynamics heading into WrestleMania season, with Rhodes now positioned against unprecedented opposition.