John Cena May Target New Opponent Before WrestleMania 41 Showdown With Cody Rhodes
Triple H might cancel Randy Orton vs. Kevin Owens at WrestleMania due to potential John Cena interference following recent tensions.
The WrestleMania card might be getting a major shakeup just days before the big show. Behind-the-scenes chatter suggests Triple H could pull the plug on a scheduled match to set the stage for something bigger down the line. While the showcase of immortals always delivers surprises, this potential last-minute decision would dramatically alter the direction heading into WWE’s biggest weekend of the year.
During SmackDown, Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton shared a segment that fans embraced, but it was Orton’s comments about John Cena that raised eyebrows. Orton declared he’d be coming for Rhodes after WrestleMania to pursue his 15th world title, but pointedly mocked Cena by stating he would “call his shot by looking Cody in the eye” – a direct shot at Cena’s recent actions toward Rhodes.
This isn’t the first time Orton has targeted Cena verbally. Following Elimination Chamber 2025, he also called out Cena for aligning with The Rock. This pattern of Orton repeatedly taking shots at Cena has fueled speculation that Cena might retaliate before WrestleMania, potentially sidelining Orton and forcing Triple H to scrap the planned Orton vs. Kevin Owens match altogether.
If this scenario plays out, it would perfectly position WWE to reignite one of its most iconic feuds. With Cena’s final WWE run underway, a last showdown between these two legends makes perfect sense from a business perspective. The stakes could be even higher if Cena defeats Rhodes for the title, potentially setting up a championship clash with Orton once he returns seeking revenge.
