Former WWE talent Bishop Dyer, also known by his ring name Baron Corbin, expressed strong opinions about this year’s WWE SummerSlam PLE lineup, specifically criticizing the choice of John Cena versus Cody Rhodes as the event’s main attraction. Speaking on Busted Open Radio, Dyer voiced his doubts over whether this match deserves to close either night of SummerSlam, emphasizing that other bouts hold greater interest to him.
Regarding the match, he stated,
“My excitement for the match, I’m interested. But, I don’t think that it should main event either night of SummerSlam, ’cause to me, Punk and Gunther should be Night 2 and the girls should be Night 1.”
His views highlight a clear disagreement with WWE’s booking decisions for the biggest event of the summer.
Concerns About Audience Reaction and Match Dynamics
Dyer elaborated on the issue, recalling the negative reception Cena versus Cody received at WrestleMania, noting,
“We saw it at Mania, people hated it. I mean, hated it. And the Travis Scott spot really did not help.”
He questioned what could be done differently to make the match more engaging, suggesting,
“Do they switch? Does Cena leave that match the babyface and Cody the heel?”
His frustration reflects doubts over WWE’s creative direction and ability to build excitement for this pairing.
Perspectives on John Cena’s Career and Possible Retirement
Turning to Cena’s future, Dyer expressed a wish to see Cena finish his career with a significant storyline twist. He remarked,
“There are things that pique my interest like that. I want to see Cena retire as a heel with the title, that’s my opinion.”
Meanwhile, WWE is reportedly setting up plans for SummerSlam 2025 that could shape the conclusion of Cena’s tenure in wrestling.
Implications for WWE and SummerSlam’s Main Event Strategy
The skepticism voiced by Dyer underscores ongoing debate over WWE’s event planning and star positioning during SummerSlam, one of the company’s marquee shows. With fans reacting negatively to some recent matchups, questions loom about how WWE will balance legacy stars like Cena with rising talent and popular matches. The choices made for this year’s main events could influence fan engagement and the company’s storyline paths moving forward.
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