A WWE star has called into question the legitimacy of the contract signing for the SummerSlam 2025 match between John Cena and Cody Rhodes, which took place on last night’s SmackDown in San Antonio, Texas. This dispute surrounds whether Cena’s signature on the contract was valid.
Dispute Arises Over Contract Signing During SmackDown Event
During SmackDown, the contract signing for the Undisputed WWE Championship match at SummerSlam 2025 was scheduled between John Cena and Cody Rhodes. While Rhodes willingly signed, Cena resisted the match, leading to a physical confrontation. Rhodes ultimately forced Cena’s signature onto the contract after putting the 17-time world champion through a table, then declared the match would be a Street Fight.
Luca Crusifino Publicly Denounces Contract Validity
Luca Crusifino, a WWE NXT star known for his former law school background and a legal-themed character, challenged the legitimacy of the signing on social media. He argued that a contract signed while a person is unconscious holds no legal standing. Crusifino tweeted:
” A contract signed while you’re unconscious = INVALID. “
” No capacity. “
” No consent. “
” No deal. ”
Responding to a YouTuber’s comment that
“contract law doesn’t exist in WWE”
, Crusifino hinted at taking action himself by adding:
“If only there was a lawyer to enforce it …”
Background on Crusifino and Ongoing Storylines
Crusifino previously left law school to pursue his wrestling career and debuted with a lawyer gimmick in WWE’s developmental system. He is currently part of Tony D’Angelo’s faction, The Family, in NXT. Recently, Crusifino and his former tag partner Channing Lorenzo lost to Tony D’Angelo in a three-way match on the latest episode of NXT.
Implications for SummerSlam and WWE Contract Practices
This public challenge to the SummerSlam 2025 contract raises questions about the enforceability of match agreements within WWE storylines, particularly when signed under duress or incapacitation. With the added stipulation of a Street Fight now included due to Rhodes’ actions, the match’s intensity and conditions have been significantly altered, affecting both competitors and fans’ expectations.
As WWE moves closer to SummerSlam 2025, this contract dispute involving John Cena and Cody Rhodes could impact how promotions handle contract signings and storyline developments going forward.
Our Reader’s Queries
Q. Is WrestleMania or SummerSlam bigger?
A. SummerSlam is a yearly professional wrestling show that started in 1988. It is organized by WWE, the top pro wrestling company.
Known as “The Biggest Party of the Summer,” SummerSlam is seen as WWE’s second most important event after WrestleMania.
Q. Is SummerSlam still 2 nights?
A. WWE Champion John Cena faces Cody Rhodes again at WrestleMania. MetLife Stadium in New Jersey will be the venue for the first-ever two-night SummerSlam event on Saturday, Aug. 2, and Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025.
