Next Steps in the Cody Rhodes, John Cena, and The Rock Storyline

The storyline involving Cody Rhodes, John Cena, and The Rock has taken a dramatic turn following the shocking events at WWE Elimination Chamber 2025.

With Cena’s unexpected heel turn and alignment with The Rock, the narrative is set to evolve significantly in the lead-up to WrestleMania 41.

Cody Rhodes’ Response  Following his brutal attack at the hands of John Cena and The Rock, Cody Rhodes will likely take center stage on SmackDown.

Cody Rhodes’ Response  He is expected to address the WWE Universe regarding his injuries—specifically, a busted eardrum and a black eye sustained during the assault1.

Building Tension Between Rhodes and Cena  As Rhodes speaks out about the attack, it is anticipated that he will call out John Cena directly. This confrontation could involve heated exchanges between them,

 The Role of The Rock  The Rock’s involvement as an authority figure adds another layer to this storyline. It is likely that he will make an appearance on SmackDown to further manipulate events surrounding both Cena and Rhodes.

 Potential Tag Team Matches or Interference   To escalate tensions before WrestleMania, WWE might book tag team matches featuring either Cena teaming with The Rock against other opponents or scenarios where they interfere in each other’s matches.

 Fan Reactions and Social Media Buzz Given the significant backlash from fans regarding Cena’s heel turn5, WWE may leverage social media platforms to gauge audience reactions. They could incorporate fan sentiments into storylines by having wrestlers reference social media comments during promos or segments on SmackDown.    

The next steps in the Cody Rhodes, John Cena, and The Rock storyline on SmackDown will likely include Cody addressing his injuries and betrayal, escalating tensions through confrontations between him and Cena, continued manipulation by The Rock, potential tag team matches or interference scenarios, and leveraging fan reactions through social media.