John Cena‘s Undisputed WWE Title reign storyline has become one of the most talked-about developments in WWE, with speculation building about which challenger might ultimately dethrone him. As anticipation grows following Cena’s recent major victories, voices inside the wrestling community—including Jim Cornette—are pinpointing Cody Rhodes as the likely star to reclaim the championship.
Cena’s 17th World Title reign began at WrestleMania 41 in Stamford, after he defeated Cody Rhodes, known as The American Nightmare, in the highly anticipated main event. Since that dramatic night, fans and analysts have debated who can finally bring Cena’s dominant run to an end. Notably, Cody regained momentum by pinning Cena at Money in the Bank 2025, increasing speculation that he’s next in line for a title opportunity.
Jim Cornette Endorses Cody Rhodes as the Rightful Successor
Despite John Cena preparing to defend his Undisputed WWE Title against CM Punk at Night of Champions 2025, wrestling veteran Jim Cornette insists that Cody Rhodes should eventually reclaim the championship. On his Drive-Thru podcast, Cornette highlighted the risks to Cody’s reputation if he is not positioned to win back the title.
“I think Cody has to be the one to win it back eventually, or else, boy, I think that did do damage. Right now, you know there’s still a chance to straighten this out.”
—Jim Cornette, Wrestling Commentator
Cornette’s comments echo growing fan frustration. Many feel that since Cody scored a pivotal pinfall over Cena at Money in the Bank, not following through with a rematch for the championship could hurt Cody’s momentum. As Cena prepares for another high-profile defense, the pressure mounts for WWE decision-makers to cement Cody’s place in the title picture.
Peter Rosenberg Supports the Case for R-Truth
While Cody Rhodes’ journey is in focus, another popular WWE figure is generating buzz. R-Truth, also known as Ron Killings, made an impact by attacking Cena at Money in the Bank and again on SmackDown. On his Cheap Heat podcast, WWE analyst Peter Rosenberg added a new dimension to the conversation, publicly voicing his desire to see R-Truth take the top prize from Cena.
“I would love to see Ron Killings get a world championship. I know I have talked about that. It would work. R-Truth getting a run with the title, even at this age, would work. It would be awesome, and I see a bunch of people now saying that now that we are seeing how organic this is, now that we are seeing the stats, which are saying his segment got more views than [John] Cena and [CM] Punk. ‘Yo, maybe he is the guy to dethrone John Cena.’ I am not saying he is, but I am not saying he is not.”
—Peter Rosenberg, WWE Analyst
Rosenberg underlines not only R-Truth’s veteran status and fan support, but also his drawing power, as seen through recent viewer statistics. With Killings set to face Cena in a non-title match on SmackDown, there’s speculation that an upset victory could catapult him into a championship showdown sooner than expected.
The Unpredictable Future of Cena’s Undisputed Reign
With the WWE landscape in flux, speculation intensifies about who will ultimately end John Cena’s Undisputed WWE Title reign. Between Cody Rhodes’ storyline resurgence and R-Truth’s increasing popularity, WWE faces pivotal creative decisions that could impact the company’s direction. The coming weeks, featuring showdowns involving Cena, CM Punk, Cody Rhodes, and Ron Killings, may provide clarity and potentially usher in a new champion for fans eager to see change.
