Overview

• On the August 1 SmackDown, Cena renounced his 'ruin wrestling' crusade and thanked Cody Rhodes for forcing him into their SummerSlam Street Fight contract.
• Cena closed the segment by sharing beers with Rhodes, a symbolic gesture suggesting alliance despite his recent villainous run.
• The two-night SummerSlam at MetLife Stadium, set for August 3–4, will feature their WWE Championship Street Fight as the main event.
• Some fans have expressed skepticism, speculating that Cena’s apparent face turn may be a ruse to secure another title victory.
• This reversal adds fresh intrigue to Cena’s farewell tour and his pursuit of a record-tying 17th WWE Championship.