Cody Rhodes will defend his Undisputed WWE Championship against John Cena at WrestleMania 41 in Las Vegas. This match follows Cena’s heel turn and alliance with The Rock, which occurred after Cena won the Elimination Chamber.
According to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, WWE initially planned for Cena to win the 2025 Elimination Chamber without being involved in Rhodes and The Rock’s segment. The report notes that his heel turn was originally scheduled to occur at WrestleMania, which was also supposed to be the conclusion of their match.
The information from the Wrestling Observer Newsletter suggests that WWE has plans to give Cena his 17th championship, indicating Rhodes might lose the upcoming match.
Cena’s recent heel turn marked his first villainous role in over two decades. The alliance with The Rock has significantly altered the dynamics of WrestleMania 41 and increased fan interest in the championship match.
WrestleMania 41 will take place in Las Vegas, featuring the championship showdown between Rhodes and Cena as one of the marquee matches.
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