Cody Rhodes confronted John Cena during the opening segment of Monday’s WWE Raw broadcast from Brussels, Belgium. The WWE Champion interrupted Cena’s first appearance since his heel turn at Elimination Chamber.

When Rhodes entered the ring to address Cena, he was quickly cut off by the 16-time world champion who attempted to dismiss him by saying “listen kid.” Rhodes immediately responded with a more aggressive tone.

ENOUGH. It’s certainly not kid. It’s WWE Champion.

Rhodes expressed disappointment about not facing the “real” John Cena at WrestleMania 41. He directly warned Cena about the consequences of maintaining his current attitude at their championship match.

Rhodes stated if “this whiney bitch” version of Cena appears at WrestleMania 41, he would run him over and send him into early retirement. Following these comments, Rhodes exited the ring, leaving Cena standing alone to a chorus of boos from the audience.

The crowd continued their negative reaction toward Cena by breaking into a “na na na na, hey hey hey, goodbye” chant as he walked back up the entrance ramp.

Following the segment, commentator Michael Cole voiced strong criticism of Cena’s earlier comments about fans. Cole expressed his disappointment in Cena’s behavior during the broadcast.

For two decades, I believed in that man, rode alongside that man, bought everything that he was selling, not only me but millions around the world, and he has the audacity to come out tonight and blame the WWE fans? John Cena is a 16-time champion because of the fans. John Cena is a massive millionaire and a movie star because of the fans, and what does he do? He comes out and cries and acts like an irrational prick. That is what John Cena is!

Cena and Rhodes are scheduled to face each other for the WWE Championship at WrestleMania 41. The confrontation establishes the growing tension between the two competitors as they approach their championship match.

John Cena made his first appearance since his heel turn at Elimination Chamber during the March 17 episode of Monday Night Raw in Brussels, Belgium. The 16-time world champion entered using his traditional entrance music but displayed a noticeably more stoic demeanor on his way to the ring.

Upon entering the ring, Cena received heavy boos from the crowd, followed by audible “John Cena sucks” chants sung to the tune of his entrance music. The audience later engaged in dueling “let’s go Cena/Cena sucks” chants that appeared to favor the negative reactions by approximately 60-40.

Cena initially created tension by dropping the microphone and teasing that he would leave the ring before deciding to pick it back up and address the crowd.

When someone is properly grounded in life, they shouldn’t have to look outside themselves for approval.

He proceeded to characterize his relationship with WWE fans as abusive, describing how they had treated him throughout his career.

I am not a babyface. I am not a heel. I’m a human being. And each and every one of you has been awful to me.

Regarding his farewell tour that had been announced for 2025, Cena expressed frustration with how it had developed.

I tried one last time to do something nice for you guys, and you ruined it.

Cena stated that fans were only concerned with what they could get from him rather than how he felt. He declared they would receive “nothing” because that’s what they had earned.

The former champion indicated he had no plans to adopt a new look or entrance music, explaining that the fans did not deserve those changes. He also directed criticism toward supporters who had chanted “let’s go Cena” over the years.

The let’s go Cena people are just as bad as the Cena sucks people because they have never actually done anything to support me except make me the butt of a stupid invisible joke for 15 years and it is not funny.

NO NEW LOOK.
NO NEW MUSIC.
YOU GET NOTHING!#WWERaw pic.twitter.com/3pxqopvrgJ— WWE (@WWE) March 17, 2025

As Cena began to state he was “breaking up with everybody,” including his own fans, he was interrupted by WWE Champion Cody Rhodes, his opponent for WrestleMania 41.

Matt Riddle addressed his past issues with Bill Goldberg during a recent appearance on Going Ringside. The former WWE United States Champion discussed his perspective on the wrestling veteran.

When asked about his experience working with the WWE Hall of Famer, Riddle revealed he likes to use a nickname for the 58-year-old performer.

Dude, well. William, William, Willie G is how I like to refer to him. Willie G, I hope everything is good. You’re in your f**king mansion; you’re in your mansion in Texas, and your bank account is definitely way bigger than mine, especially now since I’ve been fired. But let’s be real, bro, at the end of the day, I’d whoop that a** 10 times out of 10, maybe even 11 times out of 10. You know it; your kids know it; your family knows it; the universe knows it

Riddle has previously expressed criticism toward Goldberg, mentioning his in-ring ability. During previous interviews, he has also accused Goldberg of being an unsafe worker.

The comments come as Goldberg prepares for what has been announced as his retirement match with WWE later this year. The WWE Hall of Famer is expected to have one final bout before concluding his in-ring career.

Riddle was previously a member of the WWE roster where he held both the United States Championship and the RAW Tag Team Championship during his tenure with the company.