John Cena May Not Just Face Cody Rhodes Alone At SummerSlam 2025, Here’s Why

The stakes after Cody Rhodes’ win over Randy Orton and John Cena defeating CM Punk to retain the WWE Undisputed Championship at Night of Champions have only skyrocketed. This gives rise to the question of whether it was the end of Punk’s decade-long feud with Cena or just the beginning of Orton’s sensational feud with Rhodes. 

What we can be optimistic about is that multiple parallel rivalries are brewing, and they will demand their place in the WWE roster. Can the booking do justice to years of longing, or will we be left wanting more? 

Clashes Set to Shape WWE’s Future

1) John Cena vs Cody Rhodes

Is it too soon for the biggest baby face Rhodes to go against decades-long face Cena again? Cena may not be the face anymore as some fans are starting to see a heel in him.

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This gives us a compelling reason to let that rivalry brew more. It will be unwise to cash that rivalry all out at SummerSlam 2025 with their Championship Match lined up.

2) John Cena vs CM Punk

While we did get their clash at Night of Champions, it left us wanting more. The build-up to that decade-long rivalry was not for that chaotic finish. It demands more, and we can be sure Punk isn’t going down that way. He will be back to demand “his era” and finish his “unfinished business” with redemption.

3) Cody Rhodes vs Randy Orton

The headlines captured that Mentor was defeated by Mentee at Night of Champions. This brought back memories of their Legacy days. Orton’s pride may demand a more dignified closure to this story. When fans suggest Rhodes is now a colossal star than Orton, we can be sure Orton has a lot to say and prove about it.

Four Paths But One Destiny

That destiny is a Fatal 4-Way Match for the Undisputed WWE Championship at SummerSlam 2025. Why is it the best-case scenario for the WWE? WWE may not want any of them pinned clean, at least not so soon. This also protects the reputations of WWE stars while maximizing drama. 

This can also set up future rivalries, such as Punk vs Rhodes or Cena vs Orton, that define the rest of the year for WWE. This Fatal 4-Way Match can be the perfect storm that hits us at this year’s SummerSlam.

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It’s not just a title on the line but this is four legacies refusing to be left behind.

Kunal Singh

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