In a bold move that has set the wrestling world abuzz, John Cena teams with Logan Paul at WWE Money in the Bank, an event scheduled for Saturday in Inglewood, California. The newly formed duo is set to take on Jey Uso and Cody Rhodes following intense recent confrontations.
A Surprising Partnership Ahead of the Main Event
Logan Paul, known to fans as “The Maverick,” sent a strong message on behalf of John Cena, publicly referring to him as “the GOAT” as excitement builds for their shared battle at the Money in the Bank Premium Live Event. This tag team match was sparked by recent events where Cena attempted to aid Paul in winning the WWE World Heavyweight Championship during Saturday Night’s Main Event. However, Cody Rhodes dashed those hopes, launching attacks on both Cena and Paul before issuing a challenge for a tag team showdown against himself and Jey Uso.
Taking to X, Logan Paul shared a photo featuring himself with the reigning Undisputed WWE Champion. He amplified the hype for their match, again labeling Cena as the “Greatest of All Time,” underscoring his respect and anticipation for their partnership at the high-profile event.
Speculation: Could Logan Paul Shift to Fan Favorite?
Longtime wrestling analyst Bill Apter weighed in on the possibility of the developing Cena-Paul partnership evolving into a dramatic rivalry, potentially shifting fan allegiances. He noted that a clash between Logan Paul and John Cena could transcend the usual dynamics of hero versus villain.
“Logan Paul-John Cena, I think, could be a compelling heel versus heel match. (…) There’s nothing to map out. It’s a good match that will draw people to want to see it. That’s what I think. Oh my god, John Cena, who we hate, against Logan Paul, who we hate? I think, part of it, I think Logan Paul might become during the match, I think he might become the babyface. I know they can’t (stand Logan) but against John Cena, that might be different.”
—Bill Apter, Veteran Wrestling Analyst
Paul has a history of shifting between crowd favorite and villain in WWE. While he initially entered as a babyface, his turn to a heel character led to viral moments and major accomplishments, including a high-profile win over Rey Mysterio for the WWE United States Championship. Eventually, his reign ended with a defeat to LA Knight, but his notoriety only grew.
Tag Team Dynamics and Opponent History
This marks the first time John Cena and Logan Paul will join forces in the ring at a live event. Their opponents bring previous experience as a tag team, with Jey Uso and Cody Rhodes both having held the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championship together. Cody Rhodes, nicknamed The American Nightmare, and Uso are familiar with tag team strategy, making the upcoming bout even more intriguing for fans and analysts alike.
The event, set in Inglewood, promises to further energize the WWE Money in the Bank brand. With two of wrestling’s most talked-about figures, John Cena and Logan Paul, sharing the spotlight against formidable former champions, the match is expected to have significant implications for future storylines and fan dynamics.
