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Time of India
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Cody Rhodes to return at Saturday Night's Main Event? Possibilities explored
Cody Rhodes has been missing from WWE programming since WrestleMania 41 after losing the undisputed WWE Championship to John Cena. Rapper Travis Scott interfered in the match, leading to John Cena hitting the 'QB1' with the belt and securing the historic 17th World Championship. The American Nightmare's return has been a heated topic among fans since then, and the buzz is that the day is not far away. Cody Rhodes has been the top babyface in the company since rejoining the promotion nearly three years ago. Hence, there are a number of questions to be answered in regards to Cody's future pursuits and plans. An interesting speculation running around on social media is that the American Nightmare may return at Saturday Night's Main Event, taking place on May 24, 2025. Let's look at the possibility of Rhodes returning at the special WWE program. One month without the heart of WWE and you can really feel how heavily his presence impacts the company. When he returns it'll be a glorious day! ❤️🐐#CodyRhodes #QB1 #WWE Will Cody Rhodes return to take revenge on John Cena at Saturday Night's Main Event? John Cena will face R-Truth in a non-title match at the Saturday Night's Main Event. R-Truth is keen to help Cena go back to being the person everyone idolised, including himself. He wants to get the 17-time World Champion back to his senses, even if he has to beat it into him. The Cenation leader was seen getting emotional after the excellent match against Randy Orton at Backlash. A turn for the Champion is not out of the real of possibility Reports suggest that R-Truth will be the initiator of the domino-effect leading to Cena's babyface turn, leaving an intriguing space for WWE to unravel with Cody Rhodes. R TRUTH JUST GOT DESTROYED BY HIS CHILD HOOD HERO JOHN CENA💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔#WWEBacklash The American Nightmare has been due for a heel-turn, and fans have speculated that the 39-year-old wrestler will embrace the darkness, and erupt against John Cena. According to the official WWE website, Cody Rhodes is featured in the May 23 episode of WWE Smackdown and that happens to be the night before Saturday Night's Main Event. Therefore, he might interfere in John Cena's battle against R-Truth and confirm his aspirations to chase the title again. However, it must be noted that the former undisputed WWE Champion had been featured previously in programs where was nowhere to be found. Cody Rhodes' heel turn has been discussed internally, but the management has been against the decision as he has become the 'super-hero' babyface that WWE was desperately seeking. His merchandise sales and connection to the younger audience makes a transition to the dark side even more difficult. John Cena Vs R Truth is going to be a non title match at Saturday Nights Main event Having said that, WWE can still explore two or three options to bring back the 'QB1' in Saturday Night's Main Event that may create headlines. Firstly, R-Truth may turn Cena into a babyface and Cody could then return for vengeance at the end of the match. Cody can also return to save R-Truth from heel Cena's brutality. There were rumours going around that John Cena and Travis Scott may team-up at Money in the Bank, with Cody Rhodes and a yet-to-be partner as the opposition. WWE can tie up the events at Saturday Night's Main Event to MITB, with Cody Rhodes in the fray. Although this is still a speculation, certain reports and notions suggest that WWE may end up going to this road heading up to Summerslam.
Time of India
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
"That's their right"- John Cena breaks silence after backlash over supporting Vince McMahon
Image via WWE John Cena addressed the backlash that erupted after he decided to stand in Vince McMahon 's corner amidst his legal troubles. Behind his larger-than-life Super Cena persona, John Cena is an individual like any other and has a right to have an opinion. He used his right to make it clear that he would be firmly in the corner of his former boss, Vince McMahon, despite the allegations he was facing from former WWE employee Janel Grant. The 17-time Champion faced a major backlash from fans regarding his stand and decided to break his silence. John Cena addressed the fans outrage for supporting Vince McMahon In an interview with US Weekly, John Cena stated that like him, every individual is entitled to have their own opinion. He said that he had an emotional connection with Vince McMahon and was not surprised by the fans' reactions upon his statement of being in McMahon's corner. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trending in in 2025: Local network access control [Click Here] Esseps Learn More Undo He said, 'Everybody's entitled to their opinion. Just like I'm entitled to have an emotional connection to somebody . I don't hold anybody or how they feel or what they view as permissible or things that'll make them angry, happy, excited, sad. That's their right as a human being. I'm not surprised about any of that.' John Cena's comments stem from the fact that he owed a large part of his career and major success to Vince McMahon, who helped him become a household name worldwide. The former WWE Chairman was accused of sex trafficking and sexual misconduct by Janel Grant, who also accused former EVP John Laurinaitis. The case is currently in a Connecticut court. On the other hand, John Cena is thriving on the final run of his WWE career. He began his farewell tour at the start of the year, shocked the world by turning heel, and won his record-setting 17th World Championship at WrestleMania 41. The Face that Runs the Place recently made his first successful title defense against his historic rival, Randy Orton. Cena defeated Orton at Backlash, which took place in his hometown of Missouri, and went down as a blockbuster match for the ages. Also read: Details on time and location of WWE Evolution 2 PLE Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
Newsweek
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
John Cena Set To Wrestle Surprising Name In Next WWE Match: Report
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. John Cena's record-breaking 17th World Championship reign is reportedly set to extend through the summer months. This news follows his successful, albeit controversial, first defense of the Undisputed WWE Championship against Randy Orton at Backlash on May 10, 2025. A new report by Fightful Select provides insight into Cena's planned reign. According to their sources within WWE, people within the company claimed that John Cena's title reign would continue into Summer. Cena captured the title from Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania 41 last month, a victory that coincided with a significant heel turn. The Fightful report also contextualized Cena's ongoing character arc, noting WWE had teased this darker persona around the Royal Rumble and suggesting that establishing it, and any potential future evolution, "will also take some time." The immediate fallout from Backlash has already hinted at Cena's next program. R-Truth attempted to intervene on Cena's behalf during the main event against Orton, only to receive an RKO for his efforts before Cena secured the win; Cena then emphatically put R-Truth through a table at the post-show press conference. Now, according to a report from Cory Hays of R-Truth is slated to get a match against his self-proclaimed "childhood hero," John Cena, in approximately two weeks. This timeframe directly aligns with the next edition of WWE Saturday Night's Main Event, scheduled for May 24, 2025, in Tampa, Florida. John Cena during WrestleMania Goes Hollywood at SoFi Stadium on April 01, 2023 in Inglewood, California. John Cena during WrestleMania Goes Hollywood at SoFi Stadium on April 01, 2023 in Inglewood, California. Photo byMore news: WWE News: Steve Austin Reveals Real-Life Vince McMahon Confrontation Cena is already advertised to appear at this upcoming SNME special. However, it remains unconfirmed whether his Undisputed WWE Championship will be on the line if the match against R-Truth materializes as reported. This potential encounter would be a rematch nearly 14 years in the making. Their last notable televised singles match occurred on the June 27, 2011, edition of Raw, where R-Truth surprisingly defeated Cena in a tables match. These developments are all part of Cena's widely publicized final year as an in-ring WWE performer, which he announced would be 2025. Adding to the end-of-career narrative, Cena's father, John Cena Sr., recently indicated that his son's ultimate farewell match is expected to take place in Boston this December. While many fans anticipate Cody Rhodes will eventually be the one to dethrone the 17-time champion, that direction will likely become clearer upon Rhodes' return to WWE programming. For now, John Cena's controversial championship reign continues, with an unexpected and deeply personal challenge from R-Truth seemingly on the immediate horizon. More WWE News: For more on WWE, head to Newsweek Sports.
Time of India
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
3 WWE superstars who can end John Cena's 17th World title reign
Image via WWE John Cena 's historic 17th World Championship reign could come to an end at the hands of some top superstars on the current roster. John Cena made history in his final appearance at WrestleMania this year as an in-ring competitor. He used Travis Scott's help and some questionable moves to dethrone Cody Rhodes and win the Undisputed WWE Championship. In the process, Cena broke Ric Flair's WWE record and became a 17-time World Champion. Despite claiming that he would walk out of WWE with the title after the end of his farewell tour, it is unlikely that WWE would book that direction. This could mean that Cena's reign as champion might come to an end amidst his last leg in WWE or in his final match. Here are the three superstars who could end John Cena's 17th World title reign: 3. Bron Breakker by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like How can a 3-month-old get cancer? Please help! Give Hope India Donate Now Undo Bron Breakker is one of the top prospects for WWE on the main roster. He had two dominant reigns as the WWE Intercontinental Champion and has been credited for his explosive in-ring style. Moreover, Breakker being the next top guy was cemented when he was revealed as the new Paul Heyman Guy on the RAW after WrestleMania 41. Having Breakker end John Cena's 17th World title reign could be the breakthrough he needs to become a main event player and the 'Next Big Thing' in WWE, much like the rise of Brock Lesnar. 2. CM Punk John Cena's World Championship reign might come to an end if he crosses paths with another of his iconic foes, CM Punk . The duo shares one of the most historic rivalries in WWE history. Moreover, the fans exploded when Cena and Punk traded blows inside the Elimination Chamber match at the namesake PLE this year. WWE can possibly book one last Cena vs Punk match, which could see The Best in the World send the heel Cena packing and take the Undisputed WWE title from him. 1. Cody Rhodes Cody Rhodes' 378-day reign as the Undisputed WWE Champion came to an end at the hands of John Cena at WrestleMania 41. WWE might have given Cena his big moment at the Show of Shows; however, it is clear that Rhodes is the company's current face. The American Nightmare could exact his revenge from Cena by possibly defeating him in his final match to regain the title. This could be seen as Rhodes saving WWE from Cena's evil motives and having an official passing of the torch moment. Also read: Cody Rhodes set to return after WWE Backlash, Eyes possibly locked on John Cena
Time of India
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Speculation grows around John Cena and Travis Scott's potential WWE tag team match
Image via WWE Following a chaotic WrestleMania 41 that saw John Cena capture a record 17th World Championship, rumors are swirling around a potential tag team match involving Cena and music superstar Travis Scott . The buzz started after Cena's controversial win over Cody Rhodes , a match where Scott played a critical role by interfering on Cena's behalf. Reports from various sources suggest that WWE has pitched a storyline where Cena and Scott could team up for a major tag team match later this year. With Cena hinting at retirement, such a match would mark a historic moment, blending wrestling legends with mainstream pop culture icons. The current working theory is that Bad Bunny could feature on the opposite team. While it's not yet confirmed, Cody Rhodes' name has also been mentioned as a logical partner, given his history with both Cena and Scott. — Cultaholic (@Cultaholic) Bad Bunny, a Grammy-winning artist, has already proved his in-ring skills with impressive performances in WWE. His previous matches, including a memorable San Juan Street Fight at Backlash 2023, showed that he could be a serious contender inside the squared circle. Pairing him with Rhodes would set up a blockbuster clash against Cena and Scott, ensuring star power on both sides. Travis Scott's in-ring debut on the horizon While Travis Scott has been involved in WWE storylines recently — including a high-profile scuffle with Cody Rhodes at Elimination Chamber — he has yet to wrestle an official match. That could soon change. The Rock himself confirmed that Scott is set to train under two-time WWE Hall of Famer Booker T after WrestleMania, adding more credibility to Scott's potential transition from guest appearances to active competition. Scott's Instagram posts have only fueled speculation. After WrestleMania 41, he shared images of the event with the caption, 'I DONT WANT A RECEIPT I WANT BLOOOODDD AFTER JACKBOYS 2 I NEEEEEDDD THAT,' hinting at unfinished business with Rhodes. The tension between Cody Rhodes and Travis Scott is no work of fiction. Earlier this year, Scott legitimately injured Rhodes at Elimination Chamber with a hard punch that resulted in a black eye and a ruptured eardrum. Rhodes later admitted he was eyeing a 'receipt', wrestling slang for payback - if Scott returned to WWE action. With real-life friction blended into on-screen storytelling, fans could be treated to one of the most compelling celebrity-infused feuds in WWE history. As WWE looks ahead, the prospect of John Cena and Travis Scott sharing a ring could create a landmark moment - blending sports entertainment, music, and real-life drama into one unforgettable showdown.
