Cody Rhodes and John Cena Trade Heated Words on WWE RAW – Monday’s episode of WWE RAW opened with an intense war of words between Cody Rhodes and John Cena, just days before their highly anticipated WWE Championship match at WrestleMania 41.
Cody Questions Cena’s Legacy
Cody took the mic first, addressing Cena’s recent actions and questioning his authenticity. He referenced his own struggles, including fan backlash in AEW, and suggested Cena was struggling to accept that his time at the top was over.
He then took a pointed jab at Cena’s rise to stardom, suggesting he was chosen by one man in an office—a clear reference to Vince McMahon, who has not been publicly acknowledged by WWE since his resignation in January 2024.
Cody emphasized that the fans chose him, unlike Cena, whom he described as a corporate creation. He also accused Cena of alienating a generation of fans, which ultimately led to Cody seeking success elsewhere before returning to WWE.
Cena Fires Back Brutally
Cena responded with an intense promo, refusing to punch down to Cody’s level, but instead stating he would bury him—just as he’s been accused of doing to other talent in the past.
Cena accused Cody of being inauthentic, stating that he doesn’t even look, act, or work like himself and is simply a mix of everything he idolized in wrestling. He mocked Cody for needing fans to sing his song for him, calling him a pied piper leading people to mediocrity.
Cena didn’t hold back, calling Cody a sociopathic nepo baby who got lucky. He said Cody was nothing more than a fan who bought the toy belt and called himself a champion. Cena ended his tirade by declaring he would take the title at WrestleMania 41 to expose Cody for what he is—an errand boy who got lucky.
Physical Confrontation Ends the Segment
As Cena tried to land a punch, Cody dodged and hit him with the Cross Rhodes, sending a clear message ahead of their championship showdown. Cody then Too Sweeted the air before pointing at the WrestleMania sign, solidifying his confidence heading into the biggest match of his career.
With tensions at an all-time high, their WWE Championship clash at WrestleMania 41 is shaping up to be one of the most personal and explosive matches in recent history.
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Cody Rhodes and John Cena Trade Heated Words on WWE RAW
