On the eve of WWE Money in the Bank, John Cena and Logan Paul delivered a decisive blow to Cody Rhodes and Jey Uso on WWE SmackDown in Bakersfield, making a powerful statement in the leadup to the high-stakes main event. The highly anticipated match will feature the WWE Champion John Cena teaming with Logan Paul against World Heavyweight Champion Jey Uso and Cody Rhodes.
Coming off a previous confrontation where Cody Rhodes and Jey Uso ended the night standing tall, the narrative dramatically shifted during the June 6 SmackDown. In the closing moments of the final show before Money in the Bank, Rhodes and Uso addressed the sold-out arena, emphasizing the importance of the upcoming showdown. Cody highlighted the magnitude of the event, while Jey coined the term “Yeetdown,” capturing the atmosphere in the building ahead of the match.
Cena and Paul Launch Devastating Attack Before Pay-Per-View
Momentum swung sharply when John Cena entered the ring, setting the stage for Logan Paul’s abrupt assault on Jey Uso with a surprise punch. Cody narrowly avoided Logan’s attack, only to be struck on the head by Cena with the WWE Title—a move reminiscent of their encounter at WrestleMania. The sudden assault saw Cena and Paul, positioned as the heels, overpowering their opponents.
Cena executed the Attitude Adjustment on Jey Uso, while Logan Paul unleashed his signature Paulverizer maneuver on Cody Rhodes. Paul’s aerial offense continued, as he attempted a Frog Splash off the top rope onto Cody—slipping initially, but recovering and connecting. He then delivered another Frog Splash, this time targeting Jey Uso. The sequence left Cody and Jey battered and signaled Cena and Paul’s dominance just before their main event clash.
Amid this chaos, Cena addressed the passionate WWE crowd, making it clear he believes their vision for the company is about to be shattered. He told fans that this was their future—Cena bringing home the WWE Title, and Paul destined to elevate the World Title. Cena also claimed the title of Last Real Champion for himself, describing Logan Paul as the
“inevitable future face of the WWE.”
John Cena Responds to ‘We Want Truth’ Chants
Tensions escalated not only between the competitors but also with the WWE Universe in attendance. As “We Want Truth” chants rang out in support of former superstar R-Truth—whose contract had not been renewed—Cena delivered a sharp rebuke from the ring, using a well-known movie reference to address the crowd directly:
“You can’t handle the Truth. Our Truth is right here staring you in the face and there’s not a damn thing you or anyone who fights for you can do about it.”
—John Cena, WWE Champion
This pointed remark drew strong reactions from the audience, with Cena going further to assert their reality was
“staring you right in the face.”
He told the crowd there was nothing any of them, or anyone supporting them, could do to change the outcome. Accusing the audience of hypocrisy for chanting for R-Truth, Cena declared them “pathetic liars” and insisted that winners are the ones who write history—the clear implication being that both he and Paul intend to continue shaping WWE’s future.
To close out the episode, Cena and Logan Paul held their respective championship belts aloft, capturing the visual of power and signaling their intent to dominate at Money in the Bank. Their rivals, Cody Rhodes and Jey Uso, were left stunned and physically battered, setting the stage for a fiercely contested main event.
High Stakes Ahead for WWE’s Top Stars
The SmackDown events in Bakersfield have set the tone for an intense showdown at WWE Money in the Bank. With both the WWE Title and World Heavyweight Title expected to be focal points, the futures of John Cena, Logan Paul, Cody Rhodes, and Jey Uso hang in the balance. The complex emotions and conflicting reactions from fans—who booed Cena’s declarations—underscore the high stakes and shifting dynamics in WWE’s landscape.
Elsewhere in the WWE universe, speculation continues about the possible exit of Triple H amid ongoing company power struggles, Seth Rollins addressing his new alliance with Bronson Reed, and Logan Paul making headlines after suggesting a blockbuster SummerSlam feature involving Donald Trump and Elon Musk. The WWE is navigating a complex period of uncertainty and anticipation, with legends, new alliances, and notable returns all fueling speculation about the company’s direction.
With attention on Bakersfield and the prime competitors set for Money in the Bank, the company now braces for one of its most anticipated clashes. The outcome of this main event, featuring John Cena and Logan Paul against Cody Rhodes and Jey Uso, will decisively shape WWE’s championship landscape in the nights ahead.
