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WWE Faces Heavy Criticism Over John Cena and Cody Rhodes Segment

Former WWE head writer Vince Russo suggests John Cena and Cody Rhodes should have started with a brawl rather than lengthy talking segment on RAW.

WWE Faces Heavy Criticism Over John Cena and Cody Rhodes Segment

WWE stars John Cena and Cody Rhodes shared the ring this week for the first time since Elimination Chamber 2025. The segment involved Cena trashing fans and Rhodes interrupting him during the show.

Cena declared he was breaking up with WWE Universe for forcing him to be its puppet. He described the relationship as “toxic” before Rhodes came to the ring and called him a “whiny b*tch.”

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On the latest edition of Sportskeeda Wrestling’s Legion of RAW, former WWE head writer Vince Russo discussed how the segment should have been structured differently.

Bro, it’s the old mentality and it’s a crutch. Don’t let them touch until WrestleMania. You’ve already sold the tickets to WrestleMania so let’s stop it. This should have started hot. They should’ve been fighting outside all over this arena, then you break it up. Then let Cena cut the promo, make Cody watch it from the monitor, have Cody bust it. That’s how you freaking open the show, bro. Not with Cena trying to make sense of this thing for 20 minutes and then Cody comes out (…) and does absolutely freaking nothing.

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John Cena and Cody Rhodes will face each other at WrestleMania 41. The premium live event takes place on April 19 and April 20, 2025, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Article Author Patricki Chites
I’m 26 years old and live in Brazil. I'm fluent in English, a journalist, and a pro wrestling fan for 15 years. Creator of the Brazilian website Wrestling Notícias. Fan of CM Punk and Chelsea Green.