During a recent appearance on Busted Open Radio, WWE Hall of Famer Bubba Ray Dudley, also known as Bully Ray, shared his thoughts on the possibility of a double turn involving John Cena and Cody Rhodes at SummerSlam. He emphasized that executing such a switch in characters is a difficult task that demands precise execution and emotional engagement from the audience.
Why a Double Turn Requires Everything to Align Perfectly
Dudley explained that a successful double turn depends on multiple factors falling perfectly into place, as it asks fans to simultaneously change how they view two wrestlers. He noted that while it has succeeded before, attempts often fail due to the complexity of flipping audience investment for both performers at the same time.
The Role of The Rock in Adding a Twist to the Street Fight
The Street Fight match stipulation between Cena and Rhodes might provide a creative opening for The Rock’s involvement, according to Dudley. He suggested that this could allow unique storytelling opportunities, including possible interference or influence from The Rock, which could impact how Cena and Rhodes are portrayed as faces or heels.
Could The Rock Influence John Cena’s Character Shift?
Dudley speculated that John Cena might be reconsidering his role as a face, especially if The Rock returns to the storyline and directs Cena to take down Cody Rhodes. This moment of conflict could serve as John Cena’s “moment of truth,” a turning point that would resonate deeply with the WWE Universe.
“Hmmm, is John thinking about turning himself back babyface? So, I can definitely see where the Rock appears again, and the Rock orders John to destroy Cody, and now John has his moment of truth moment. That’s what I would like to see; I think the entire WWE Universe would love that. No Travis Scott, none of these other people; the Final Boss, the Rock.”
—Bubba Ray Dudley, WWE Hall of Famer
Significance of The Rock’s Possible Involvement
The potential involvement of a figure as influential as The Rock adds significant intrigue to SummerSlam’s narrative and could heavily impact the direction of John Cena’s character arc. If executed well, this twist might deliver a memorable moment to fans and shape future storylines, reinforcing the power of legacy stars in WWE’s storytelling.
