Cody Rhodes responded to widespread fan speculation about a potential double turn at WWE SummerSlam weekend involving him and John Cena. The chatter began after Cena appeared to revert to a babyface character during Friday’s SmackDown, prompting fans to predict Rhodes would become a heel at SummerSlam.
Rhodes Shares His Perspective on a Heel Turn at SummerSlam
During a recent appearance on Gabby AF, Rhodes was asked about the possibility of a double turn taking place at the event. He expressed concern, stating that turning heel at SummerSlam could have a negative impact on WWE as a whole.
People talk about, ‘Oh, I bet they’re going to do this double turn.’ No,
Cody Rhodes stated.
I think, to take a page out of [Cena’s] book, if they think I’m a heel, then I’m a heel. To me, I’m not changing my game. It would be detrimental to the place I work to make a pivot. No more Kingdom, no more promos, no more merch. Real bad guy stuff. However, I have ears open, and I’m well aware that sometimes it’s not your night.
—Cody Rhodes, WWE Superstar
Fan Reaction and What Could Come Next
With Rhodes openly rejecting the idea of a double turn in the near term, fans remain uncertain whether WWE will go in a different direction during SummerSlam. The stakes are heightened considering John Cena’s recent reversion to a babyface on SmackDown, adding another layer of complexity to the storyline.
As speculation continues, WrestleZone will provide live updates throughout the SummerSlam weekend, capturing every twist and turn. The outcome of this storyline could significantly influence the WWE’s creative direction moving forward and affect Rhodes’ role within the promotion.
