“Cena cooked him”- Wrestling fans ecstatic after John Cena and Cody Rhodes go wild in unfiltered promo battle on WWE Raw

John Cena and Cody Rhodes went on a war of words three weeks ahead of their anticipated match at WrestleMania.

“Cena cooked him”- Wrestling fans ecstatic after John Cena and Cody Rhodes go wild in unfiltered promo battle on WWE Raw

John Cena and Cody Rhodes on Raw in London (via WWE)

This week on Raw, John Cena and Cody Rhodes engaged in a heated war of words. The Cenation Leader delivered a masterful promo, asserting himself as the greatest of all time while cutting through The American Nightmare with sharp criticism. Cena dismissed Rhodes as nothing more than a “fanboy” desperate for validation, setting the stage for an intense clash on the Grandest Stage of Them All.

Meanwhile, the Undisputed WWE Champion didn’t hold back, firing back at the 16-time World Champion with scathing remarks. Rhodes called Cena a hypocrite who had sold his soul to The Rock, pointing out the irony of Cena once striving to win over the WWE Universe, only to now be rattled by The American Nightmare’s overwhelming popularity.

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The 39-year-old further asserted that while Cena was a creation of Vince McMahon, he himself was an organic, self-made talent. In response, The Franchise Player smirked and fired back, branding Rhodes a “nepo-baby” and “an errand boy who got lucky.” It was a bold and cutting remark from the Hollywood star, igniting the crowd at The O2 and adding even more intensity to their WrestleMania buildup.

The war of words didn’t stop there—things quickly turned physical when Cena attempted a cheap shot. However, Rhodes saw it coming, dodging the attack and delivering a seamless Cross Rhodes, proving exactly why he is the Undisputed WWE Champion. With tensions at an all-time high, the excitement for their WrestleMania clash has skyrocketed, leaving fans wondering: Who truly is the better man?

WWE Universe reacts to the war of words between John Cena and Cody Rhodes on Raw

The WWE Universe was captivated by the electrifying showdown between Cody Rhodes and John Cena on Raw. Many fans hailed it as the perfect remedy after two lackluster weeks, reigniting excitement for WrestleMania. While some declared Cena the clear winner of this war of words, others praised Rhodes for holding his own against The Cenation Leader, proving he belongs on the same stage.

Cody Rhodes and John Cena
Cody Rhodes and John Cena (via WWE)

Furthermore, fans praised this promo as the perfect follow-up to The Cenation Leader’s explosive WWE takeover speech last week. With opinions ranging across the spectrum, here are some of the top reactions from fans on X:

Moreover, many fans now predict that Cena will dethrone Rhodes and capture the Undisputed WWE Championship at WrestleMania. They argue that The American Nightmare stands no chance against this version of The Franchise Player. That said, the anticipation for their clash has only intensified following this fiery exchange.

Triple H revealed how he planned John Cena’s heel turn

John Cena’s heel turn was one of the most shocking moments in WWE history. The Franchise Player blindsided Cody Rhodes before aligning himself with The Rock and Travis Scott, leaving fans stunned. Recently, WWE CCO Triple H revealed how this plan originally came to fruition.

The Rock, Travis Scott, and John Cena
The Rock, Travis Scott, and John Cena (via WWE)

Speaking to Mail Sport, The Game revealed that convincing Cena to turn heel wasn’t difficult. He recalled that when he pitched the idea to the Hollywood star, Cena was surprised they were finally going through with it. However, he was eager to explore this new version of his character—one he had never portrayed before.

It was a conversation – without getting into the details – it was a conversation that when it was brought up, everybody… I think in John’s mind he was like, ‘wow, I didn’t think you were going to say that. I love it.’

Triple H via Mail Sport

Additionally, Hunter praised the 16-time world champion as a committed man who always strives to deliver the best performances for his fans. He noted that Cena’s heel turn provided the perfect opportunity for him to deliver one final legendary performance in his illustrious career.

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