SummerSlam 2025 is a landmark event for WWE, not only because of the scale of the two-night event at MetLife Stadium but also because of the big match between Cody Rhodes and John Cena – a confrontation between “the heir to the dream” and “the living legend”. And yes, Cody Rhodes is definitely at SummerSlam, even entering the ring with the ambition to end a journey that has lasted for 3 years: becoming Undisputed WWE Champion.
🎯 Pre-match context
After winning the King of the Ring 2025 tournament, Cody Rhodes officially has the opportunity to compete for the title at SummerSlam. However, his opponent is a shocking name: John Cena, who returned to WWE and defeated Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 41 to win the Undisputed belt. This will be a Street Fight – no rules, where all limits are removed.
🔥 Predictions for the Cody Rhodes vs John Cena match
1. The entrance and the mentality of the confrontation
Cena stepped out to a roar of cheers, the belt on his shoulder and the sparkling eyes of a legend who has not stopped.
Cody Rhodes was quiet, full of determination, stepping into the ring like a warrior who has tasted defeat enough and is preparing for the fateful moment.
The emotion of this match is not just about the belt – but about honor, generation, and inheritance.
2. The early stages: fighting with mind and psychology
Cena used his experience to control the match with basic wrestling moves and kept close range.
Cody countered with speed and flexibility, using moves like the Disaster Kick and Cody Cutter.
However, neither of them unleashed their “weapons of destruction” – they just paved the way for the coming storm.
3. The Middle Stage: Escalating Violence
Cena uses kendo sticks, steel chairs, and even the commentary table to break all limits.
Cody, who is used to the no-rules matches from AEW, responds with uncompromising “hardcore” moves – Cross Rhodes on the steel chair, Superplex from the steel ladder, Moonsault from the top of the ring post.
The audience will witness blood, sweat, and asceticism – a battle not only of the body but also of the soul.
4. The Climax: Continuously changing moves
Cena throws Attitude Adjustment from the top step, seemingly ending the match. But Cody kicks out at 2.9 – the whole stadium explodes.
Cody immediately counterattacks with 3 consecutive Cross Rhodes, putting Cena in a state of collapse.
5. The End: “Complete the Story”
As Cena struggles to his feet, Cody grabs the belt, looks at it, and delivers the final move – a Vertebreaker or Cross Rhodes from the top rope.
1…2…3! Cody Rhodes wins, becoming the Undisputed WWE Champion for the first time in his career.
He breaks down in tears in the middle of the ring, holding the belt in his arms, completing the “story” that his father – Dusty Rhodes – never had the chance to write.
🏁 Conclusion
Yes, Cody Rhodes is not only participating in SummerSlam 2025, but he is also facing one of the greatest opponents in WWE history – John Cena – in a match that is predicted to go down in history. Although the actual result has not happened (because the event is taking place tonight), if it is as predicted, this will be a “WrestleMania Moment” at SummerSlam, and Cody will become the new number 1 face of WWE.
