The main event at WrestleMania 41 did not disappoint.
Last Sunday evening, I had the privilege of witnessing an epic showdown between Cody Rhodes and John Cena for the Undisputed WWE Championship, held at the “Showcase of the Immortals” in the vibrant city of Las Vegas. After roughly half an hour, with a bit of assistance from Travis Scott, Cena secured the win by pinning Rhodes.
Cena clinches an unprecedented milestone by securing his 17th championship, surpassing Ric Flair’s record of shared most world titles (previously at 16).
Initially, Cena confronted Rhodes towards the conclusion of the Elimination Chamber match in March, forming an alliance with his age-old adversary Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. Later on, for the first time in 22 years, Cena switched sides and became a villain. (Notably, Johnson made his comeback to the ring during WrestleMania 40, as he was recently inducted into the board of WWE owner TKO Group.)
Rhodes and Cena met for the last time on Friday evening during SmackDown at the T-Mobile Arena. Cena emphasized that he was retiring this year, saying to Rhodes, “This Sunday will be the last time I’ll ever step into a WrestleMania ring. No one has had the guts to retire in such a manner, and there’s nothing you can do to ready yourself for a man who knows he’s about to take his final bow.”
Or:
On Friday night at SmackDown held at the T-Mobile Arena, Rhodes and Cena had their farewell encounter. Cena made it clear that he was retiring this year, telling Rhodes, “I won’t be competing in a WrestleMania ring again after Sunday. No one has ever shown such courage to end their career like I am, and there’s nothing you can do to prepare for facing a man who is aware he’s about to say his final goodbye.
I myself acknowledged that my decision to step away is quite uncommon, understanding full well that many don’t truly believe I’m actually departing: “They presume I’ll return because it’s a pattern – everyone eventually returns. There isn’t such a thing as retirement in wrestling; there’s always one more bout. The lack of wrestling retirements stems from the fact that every other wrestler is fearful and insecure.” In essence, Cena was challenging Rhodes for being overly concerned with the audience, addressing the crowd loudly, “You spectators do not write history. Victors do.
Later on, Rhodes retaliated, labeling Cena as “overrated” and “domineering.” He added playfully, “Your face resembles softening wax, and you’re whiter than Sting was at Starcade ’97.” Additionally, he jabbed at Cena’s Oscars performance, saying, “The entire world watched as you strutted on the Oscars stage in all your bare glory for those you now run errands for, and yet, John Cena, it’s 2025, and you still can’t wrestle.
SmackDown concluded with Cena delivering a slap to Rhodes, who retaliated by flipping Cena’s Attitude Adjustment into a Cross Rhodes, leaving Cena lying beneath him.
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2025-04-21 05:46