Las Vegas – There was a clear difference in the way John Cena took part in the WrestleMania 41 match against Cody Rhodes for the uncontroversial WWE Championship on Sunday night.
No colour, no fuss, no loyalty and respect, nor did he represent what Cena incorporated into WWE throughout his career. Instead, it was black and white. It was just John Cena and pursuit of the 17th WWE Championship.
Cena's music rocked Allegiant Stadium as she walked towards the ring. He held the towel behind him and read, “The last one is now.” Boos rained down the rafters, as if the Las Vegas Raiders had blown a playoff game.
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John Cena was featured before his match against Cody Rhodes for the indisputable WWE Championship at WrestleMania 41 at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada on April 20, 2025. (Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
He may not have wanted a part of Rhodes at the start of the match. He did what typical Cena didn't do – big boots, hard clotheslines, mud holes stomped.
The match has been turned into a dogfight. Rhodes and Cena are seeking punches in the rivalry that has been brewed since Cena lined up with rocks in the elimination chamber.
fan? Split. Dueling chants for “Let's Go Cena” and “Cena Subs” rang throughout the stadium.
At one point, Cena couldn't help herself. He tried five knuckle shuffles, but got caught up in Rhodes's eyes. The table has rotated. Rhodes hit disaster kicks and cody cutters.
Cena caught Rhodes with an attitude adjustment. After the near fall, China took advantage of five knuckle shuffles. Adjusting attitudes from the top rope was not sufficient. still.
I wore it in the game. The crowd is loud. Rhodes played for them, and Cena caught him with his finisher, then a STFU submission. Rhodes won't stop.
John Cena (R) faced Cody Rhodes for the indisputable WWE Championship at WrestleMania 41 at the Allegiant Stadium on April 20, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
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No one counted his pins when the Ref went down and Rhodes controlled.
Cena tried to get a little dirty when she exposed the ring post. He reached an adjustment of his attitude. Ref woke up and counted 1, 2 – no!
Out of nowhere, Travis Scott's music rang out. Scott left Rhodes with black eyes at the edge of the elimination chamber and wanted more. Rhodes became wise and turned the table in Cena. Scott pulled the REF out of the ring so that the REF counts the pins. Rhodes challenged Scott to enter the ring, and the two looked at each other. Scott attempted to slap him, but Rhodes attacked him with Crossroads.
Rapper Travis Scott will face Cody Rhodes in a WWE Championship match against John Cena at WrestleMania 41 at Allegianto Stadium on April 20, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
Cena won the title and tried to hit Rhodes with a hit. They fought, and Rhodes took it. He threatened to hit Cena, and Cena begged him. He couldn't do that.
Cena Law blew Rhodes away and attacked him with that title.
That was China's time. He pinned Rhodes and solidified the 17th title on the recordset.
John Cena celebrates after defeating Cody Rhodes in the indisputable WWE Championship at WrestleMania 41 at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada on April 20, 2025. (Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
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Rhodes' first title reign ended more than a year after defeating Rome's reign at WrestleMania 40.
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