The main highlight heading into WrestleMania 41 is John Cena vs Cody Rhodes Prediction which will be a prime conversation heading into The Show of Shows this year in Las Vegas. The match has been years in the making and the dynamics have changed as the road to WrestleMania began.
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John Cena vs Cody Rhodes prediction has been the talk of the town ever since Cena won the right to challenge Rhodes at WrestleMania 41 for the Undisputed WWE Title. However, looking at the buildup to the match, there is a possibility of two WWE legends who have been iconic rivals influencing the match outcome.
Will the John Cena vs Cody Rhodes prediction see an influence of two WWE legends on the match outcome?
John Cena began his farewell tour on the debut episode of RAW on Netflix with the aim to win his record breaking 17th WWE Championship. After failing to win the Royal Rumble, Cena entered the 2025 Men’s Elimination Chamber match to earn his World title match against Cody Rhodes in the main event of WrestleMania 41.
However the John Cena vs Cody Rhodes prediction saga took a drastic and unexpected turn at the end of the 2025 WWE Elimination Chamber PLE. Cena shocked the world by turning heel for the first time in two decades, siding with The Rock and laying a beatdown on Cody Rhodes. This came after The American Nightmare refused to become The Rock’s champion.
The Rock possibly lured John Cena to sell his soul to him which led to his shocking heel turn. John Cena returned to Monday Night RAW in Belgium to deliver a scratching verbal rant on the fans. Cena vented out years of anger and frustrations and seemingly broke his relationship with the fan base that largely supported him in his road to the top of the mountain.
With John Cena aligning with The Rock, it seems likely that The Final Boss will a major presence in his match at WrestleMania. However looking at that and recent comments of another WWE legend, it seems that both him and The Rock can have influence in the outcome of the main event.
That other superstar is The Rock’s iconic rival Stone Cold Steve Austin. The Texas Rattlesnake has dropped a maybe comment in regards to his appearance at WrestleMania 41. Austin will be in Las Vegas at the time of the show. Furthermore, he has also been announced for an appearance at WWE World event during the WrestleMania week.
Stone Cold Steve Austin Reacts to the John Cena and is interrupted by WWE management to stop talking about WrestleMania 41 (I'm kidding) pic.twitter.com/w2KefkRaN1
— Adrian Hernandez (@AdrianRadio93) March 6, 2025
Moreover, there has been huge speculations in regards to John Cena vs Cody Rhodes prediction that Steve Austin could be involved in the match. The Texas Rattlesnake can aid Rhodes as Cena has Rock by his side, leading to both iconic rivals coming face-to-face after years on the Grandest Stage of Them All. This could be one of the most historic moment in WrestleMania history and their altercation can have a direct impact on either Cena or Rhodes winning depending on which WWE legend gains the upperhand.
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Most likely it can be The Rock who is in more peak physical condition that Austin favouring John Cena. But with Steve Austin wrestling a spectacular match at WrestleMania 38, it can be anyone’s game when it would come down to blows.
Do you these John Cena vs Cody Rhodes prediction will come true? Will The Rock and Steve Austin be involved in their match at WrestleMania 41? Share your thoughts and opinions in the comments
