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Unexpected Injury May Force WWE to Change WrestleMania 41 Main Storyline Plans

Despite suffering a busted eardrum and black eye at Elimination Chamber, Cody Rhodes' injuries will not affect his scheduled WrestleMania 41 championship match against John Cena.

Leonardo Cunha
Unexpected Injury May Force WWE to Change WrestleMania 41 Main Storyline Plans

Cody Rhodes sustained multiple injuries during the Elimination Chamber premium live event, but these injuries will not disrupt WWE’s plans for WrestleMania 41.

Reports indicate Rhodes suffered a busted eardrum and a black eye following the event where John Cena betrayed him. The American Nightmare’s injuries emerged in news that broke shortly after the show concluded.

Medical assessment has determined that Rhodes’ ruptured eardrum will not require surgical intervention. The injury is expected to heal naturally without affecting his in-ring performance.

WWE has confirmed Rhodes will defend his Undisputed WWE Championship against John Cena at WrestleMania 41 as originally scheduled. This match represents the culmination of their storyline following Cena’s shocking betrayal.

The company has also advertised Rhodes for the upcoming episode of SmackDown. During this appearance, he will address the events of Elimination Chamber and his current situation with Cena.

Rhodes is expected to discuss the betrayal and outline his response heading into the championship defense at WWE’s flagship event.

The injury situation appears to present no major obstacles for the planned championship match, allowing WWE to proceed with the high-profile encounter between the two multi-time world champions.