Cody Rhodes is determined to make a comeback in the WWE spotlight, seeking to settle the score from his previous loss to John Cena at WrestleMania 41. As part of his ongoing journey, he has set his sights on recapturing the Undisputed Championship by challenging Cena at the anticipated John Cena SummerSlam championship match in 2025.
The 40-year-old superstar, known as the American Nightmare, moved closer to his title ambitions after a string of significant wins. He overcame his mentor and renowned 14-time world champion, Randy Orton, during the Night of Champions event and pushed on to claim the King of the Ring Tournament. These decisive victories earned Rhodes a coveted place at SummerSlam 2025, where he is scheduled to face John Cena for the championship.
Potential Twist: Title Victory and Immediate Loss
There is mounting speculation that Cody Rhodes could triumph over John Cena in their blockbuster SummerSlam rematch. If victorious, Rhodes would become the new Undisputed WWE Champion at the biggest event of the summer. However, backstage rumor hints at a sudden turn of events that could see him lose the title almost immediately after winning it.
This scenario reportedly ties into possible Hollywood commitments for Rhodes. Sources suggest that Rhodes is being eyed for a role as Guile in the upcoming Street Fighter movie, alongside WWE star Roman Reigns. The movie’s filming is slated to start in August, forcing Rhodes to take a break from WWE programming and potentially drop the championship belt as part of the storyline, enabling another hiatus from wrestling.
While the discussion about an abrupt title loss is gaining traction among fans and insiders, it’s important to note that this scenario remains speculative at this point.
Cody Rhodes Addresses WrestleMania Criticism and Looks to SummerSlam
Following a critique-filled WrestleMania 41 contest against John Cena, Cody Rhodes openly addressed the disappointment expressed by fans. Speaking candidly on Busted Open Radio, Rhodes acknowledged the issues with the event’s finale.
“SummerSlam, I don’t wanna go as far as making any promises, but I can tell you the goal with SummerSlam is if people felt a certain way about WrestleMania, I will put that all on my back and take all the credit and responsibility for perhaps not feeling satisfied. I’d like to get ‘em to the finish line with SummerSlam. Very much looking forward to doing this dance again,” said Cody Rhodes. [H/T: Ringside News]
With his public commitment, Rhodes reassured his supporters that he intends to deliver a more memorable and fulfilling match in his upcoming clash with Cena.
Anticipation for WWE’s Next Moves
The coming weeks are set to be pivotal for both Cody Rhodes and WWE as the storyline with John Cena moves forward. Fans, as well as tag teams and major WWE personalities such as Roman Reigns, are watching closely to see how the Stamford-based promotion weaves Rhodes’s championship aspirations, potential Hollywood involvement, and the fallout from WrestleMania 41 into future events. With speculation surrounding his possible championship win at SummerSlam and a quick loss due to acting commitments, all eyes remain on Rhodes as WWE approaches one of its marquee events of the year.
