The main event of WrestleMania 41 will feature two faces of generations competing for the top prize in WWE.
Cody Rhodes will defend his Undisputed WWE Championship against John Cena in event’s top match, and plenty of heat has been built toward the closing match of WrestleMania. Cena won the right to challenge Rhodes at Elimination Chamber, but things took a turn when Cena shocked the WWE world by turning heel and attacking Rhodes. Since then, the two have exchanged plenty of words, with Cena pointing to why he’s no longer the good guy and ready to take back the WWE crown, while Rhodes has called his challenger a hypocrite.
No matter who wins, the result will drastically impact all of WWE as Rhodes tries to maintain his place on top of the company and Cena tries to make history in his final year of wrestling. Here’s what to know for Rhodes vs. Cena:
Cody Rhodes vs. John Cena WrestleMania 41 implications
Rhodes vs. Cena will be for the Undisputed WWE Championship. Cena will be trying to win his 17th WWE title, which would be an all-time record.
Cody Rhodes WrestleMania record
Rhodes is 3-8 at WrestleMania. He won in 2024 as he captured the WWE title.
John Cena WrestleMania record
Cena has a 10-6 WrestleMania record. This will be his ninth time competing for a WWE title at the event.
Cody Rhodes vs. John Cena WrestleMania 41 prediction
What a WWE Championship match we have. Rhodes has done well as the champion for the past year, but Cena is coming for the record 17th title, and proved he’s going to do anything to get it. It’s going to be an electric atmosphere from the moment the entrance music hits for both stars, and it will be intense throughout. While Rhodes and Cena will each put on a clinic, there’s a good chance The Rock plays a role in what happens. He emerges and makes sure Rhodes can’t retain, and Cena breaks the WWE record in his final WrestleMania match. Winner: John Cena.
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When is Cody Rhodes vs. John Cena at WrestleMania 41?
The Undisputed WWE Championship match will take place on Sunday, April 20. As the main event, it will be the final match on the card, and while there is no set time, history suggests the match will begin around 9:30 p.m. ET.
How to watch Cody Rhodes vs. John Cena at WrestleMania 41
The entire event will be streamed on Peacock, but you must have their premium or premium-plus subscription to watch. Internationally, it will be available on Netflix in most markets.
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