John Cena returns to WrestleMania, set for title showdown against Cody Rhodes
John Cena is set to headline his final WrestleMania in a WWE Undisputed Championship match against Cody Rhodes after a dramatic victory in the men’s Elimination Chamber match.
The 16-time world champion clinched his spot at the grandest stage of them all by forcing longtime rival CM Punk to pass out in his signature STF submission hold.
With his ticket to WrestleMania 41 in Las Vegas confirmed, John Cena stood face-to-face with Rhodes in a show of sportsmanship.
The two shook hands, but the moment of mutual respect was short-lived as the unmistakable music of The Rock echoed through the arena.
Accompanied by rapper Travis Scott, The Rock made his way to the ring, appearing to offer his backing to Rhodes.
However, in a stunning turn of events, Rhodes defiantly rejected the Hollywood megastar, delivering an expletive-laden dismissal that sent shockwaves through the crowd.
Just when it seemed tensions had peaked, John Cena made an unexpected move that turned the night on its head. Aligning himself with The Rock’s agenda, Cena blindsided Rhodes with a ruthless low blow. What followed was a brutal assault—Cena first striking Rhodes with a watch before smashing him with the Undisputed Championship belt. As the crowd erupted in disbelief, Cena used Rhodes’ tie to choke him out, sealing the betrayal.
The onslaught didn’t end there. With Cena and Scott restraining Rhodes, The Rock unleashed vicious strikes with his signature weightlifting belt, leaving the champion bloodied and battered
As the dust settled, the final image of the Elimination Chamber 2025 event was one for the ages— John Cena and The Rock standing tall, looking back at a fallen Rhodes.
John Cena’s shocking betrayal has left the WWE Universe reeling, setting the stage for an explosive WrestleMania showdown.
