WWE Heavily Criticized Again for John Cena and The Rock's Attack on Cody Rhodes
On his podcast, Jim Cornette questions why no WWE staff attempted to intervene when John Cena and The Rock attacked Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes at Elimination Chamber.
Wrestling legend Jim Cornette has highlighted what he considers a major issue during John Cena and The Rock’s attack on Cody Rhodes at Elimination Chamber. The segment featured Cena’s shocking heel turn that concluded the premium live event.
Cornette shared his critique on the latest episode of “The Jim Cornette Experience” podcast. His primary concern centered on the lack of backstage intervention during the assault on the Undisputed WWE Champion.
The former WWE manager questioned why no authority figures attempted to stop the attack. He emphasized that the situation seemed unrealistic given Rhodes’ importance to the company.
Nobody tried to f**king stop this. You’ve got what, in what other business anywhere from Hollywood to f**king Manhattan Wall Street do you have a member of the board of directors of a company beating up one of the most valuable employees of the company? And nobody else of any kind of godda*n standing in the company is even trying to get in to separate them and help save him like, ‘Please, let’s not hurt Cody.’ He has to main event a $100 million show in six weeks. If there was some effort, it would be nice.
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The segment in question occurred after Rhodes declined The Final Boss’ offer. Cena surprised the audience by delivering a low blow to The American Nightmare.
The attack continued with Cena brutalizing Rhodes to the point where the champion began bleeding. Travis Scott also participated in the assault alongside The Rock and Cena.
Following the attack, Rhodes exited the arena on his own. WWE announce team members Michael Cole, Wade Barrett, and Pat McAfee checked on the champion’s condition.
The brutal segment has generated significant buzz among fans despite Cornette’s criticism of its internal logic. The attack firmly established Cena’s heel turn and alliance with The Rock.
This confrontation sets the stage for the WrestleMania 41 main event where Rhodes will defend his championship against Cena. The match now carries additional significance following the betrayal.
