Possible Future of John Cena vs. Cody Rhodes Rivalry Revealed
WWE Hall of Famer Jake Roberts believes John Cena’s heel turn was a good decision and expects him to ultimately put over Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania 41.
John Cena and Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes are set to clash at WrestleMania 41. This rivalry began after Cena won the Men’s Elimination Chamber match to earn a championship opportunity.
The matchup took an unexpected turn when Cena attacked Rhodes following his Elimination Chamber victory and aligned himself with The Rock. This heel turn from the 16-time world champion has created significant buzz among fans and wrestling personalities.
WWE Hall of Famer Jake Roberts addressed this development during a recent episode of his podcast, “The Snake Pit.” Roberts expressed support for the decision to turn Cena villain during his farewell tour.
Well, it’s time for it for a couple of reasons. Number one, Cody’s your top babyface now. So, you gotta get those other guys out of there so he’s the only one. And to turn him heel, he’s gonna wind up putting Cody over, which is what they want. [Like a passing of the torch moment?] Absolutely.
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Roberts’ comments suggest he believes the storyline will lead to Cena elevating Rhodes’ status by losing to him at WrestleMania, essentially passing the torch to the current generation’s top star.
Cena announced last year that he would be embarking on his final full-time run with WWE throughout 2025, making this heel turn particularly significant in the context of his farewell tour.
The championship match between Rhodes and Cena is scheduled to be one of the main attractions at WrestleMania 41.
