John Cena and Cody Rhodes have successfully generated excitement for their upcoming WrestleMania 41 showdown, utilizing three impactful episodes of WWE Raw during the ongoing WWE European Tour. Cena elaborated on his reasoning for distancing himself from the WWE fanbase, detailing his intent to “ruin wrestling”by seizing the Undisputed WWE Championship, and expressing his belief that Rhodes is an unworthy and inauthentic world champion. However, one critical question remains unanswered: what prompted Cena to align himself with The Rock?
The seeds of Cena’s long-anticipated heel turn were planted during the Elimination Chamber event when The Rock challenged Rhodes to “sell his soul”in becoming “The Final Boss'”champion. When Rhodes refused this proposition, The Rock signaled to Cena, unleashing a brutal assault on “The American Nightmare.”Since that pivotal moment, The Rock has been absent from WWE television, and recent rumors suggest that Cena’s next appearance before a live audience may not be until WrestleMania 41.
Cody Rhodes Brings The Rock Back Into the Mix on Raw
Rhodes Connects Cena’s Rants to Their Original Narrative
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The latest segment in their ongoing feud unfolded on WWE Raw in London, where Cody Rhodes finally tied The Rock back into the narrative by referencing the original “sell your soul”storyline. In a passionate exchange, Rhodes posed a thought-provoking question.
“There are two of us standing in this ring right now. And what I’m about to ask you might punch a giant hole in all that logic you just threw up, and it’s quite simple. Between you and I, which one of us sold out to The Rock?”Rhodes asked.
Cena dismissed Rhodes’ insinuation and redirected his focus to undermining “The American Nightmare.”Interestingly, his assertion, “I make empires for billionaires,”might eventually have implications connected to The Rock. The segment reached its climax with Cena finding himself flat on his back after a vicious Cross Rhodes.
What’s the Strategy for The Rock at WrestleMania 41?
Anticipate Possible Involvement from The Final Boss
With several weeks remaining before WrestleMania 41, there’s a distinct possibility that Cena, The Rock, or both may return to either WWE Raw or WWE SmackDown after the conclusion of the European tour. While it would indeed be peculiar not to witness a shared ring presence of Rhodes, Cena, and The Rock prior to WrestleMania, this absence is not strictly necessary.
The Rock’s recent absence could very well be a strategic maneuver, allowing him to recede into the background to create a sense of surprise upon his eventual appearance at WrestleMania 41. Whether or not The Rock will play a pivotal role in facilitating Cena’s bid for a record 17th world championship against Rhodes in Las Vegas is still uncertain.