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John Cena's Heel Turn Intensifies Feud with Cody Rhodes Ahead of WrestleMania 41

Cena's shocking alignment with The Rock and his transformation from a 22-year babyface has set the stage for his final match, a WWE Championship showdown with Rhodes.

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - APRIL 06: Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson reacts during a tag team fight with Roman Reigns against Cody Rhodes and Seth "Freakin" Rollins during Night One of WrestleMania 40 at Lincoln Financial Field on April 06, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Overview

  • John Cena's heel turn at Elimination Chamber 2025, aligning with The Rock, marked a dramatic shift in his character after two decades as a babyface.
  • Cena's bitter promos have blurred the line between storyline and reality, with WWE legend Kevin Nash suggesting they may reflect genuine frustration.
  • Cody Rhodes defeated Cena on RAW, heightening their rivalry and solidifying Rhodes' role as WWE's top heroic figure.
  • Cena has hinted at further unpredictability in his storyline as he prepares for his final WWE match at WrestleMania 41 on April 19-20.
  • The upcoming WrestleMania 41 match will determine if Cena can break Ric Flair's record with a 17th WWE Championship win or if Rhodes will cement his legacy as the company's leading star.