John Cena's Next Rivalry After WrestleMania 41 Revealed
TNA star Matt Hardy believes John Cena will defeat Cody Rhodes for the WWE Championship at WrestleMania 41 before retiring in late 2025.
Matt Hardy has shared his prediction for John Cena’s championship match against Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania 41. The wrestling veteran believes Cena will emerge victorious in the highly anticipated bout.
Hardy discussed the recent heel turn by Cena on a recent episode of “The Extreme Life of Matt Hardy” podcast. The 16-time world champion shocked fans by attacking Rhodes at WWE Elimination Chamber on March 1.
The attack came after Cena won the Men’s Elimination Chamber match, earning a title opportunity against Rhodes. This victory established him as the number one contender for the Undisputed WWE Championship.
During the podcast, Hardy expressed approval for WWE’s decision to turn Cena heel for the first time in over two decades. The TNA World Tag Team Champion believes this character shift creates a more compelling narrative.
I am glad they chose this route. I think it’s much more interesting. I think it’s much more intriguing. I think John wins the title, and then the story becomes Cody’s battle to overcome Cena and The Rock and win his title back.
WWE has scheduled the championship match between Cena and Rhodes for WrestleMania 41, taking place on April 19-20. This confrontation represents a critical moment for both competitors.
Cena has publicly announced his plans to retire from in-ring competition in late 2025. The former champion has made it clear his final goal is to win a record-breaking 17th world championship before ending his wrestling career.
