Cody Rhodes Expected To Win Title at SummerSlam With Interference from WWE Legend
Could The Rock Help Cody Rhodes Dethrone John Cena at SummerSlam? Shocking Twist Teased
The road to redemption could take an unexpected detour through Hollywood.
As Cody Rhodes prepares to challenge John Cena for the Undisputed WWE Championship at SummerSlam 2025, fans are buzzing over speculation that The Rock—yes, the Final Boss—may return to shake things up.
Rhodes, who once stood tall after “finishing his story” at WrestleMania 40 by defeating Roman Reigns, had his dreams crushed when Cena shockingly turned heel at Elimination Chamber and ended his reign in brutal fashion. That betrayal set the stage for WrestleMania 41, where Cena made history as a 17-time world champion.
After months of absence, Rhodes made a thunderous return at Saturday Night’s Main Event XXXIX, ambushing Cena and declaring his intent to reclaim what was once his. He followed that up with a triumphant King of the Ring Tournament victory, officially earning his shot at SummerSlam.
But now, rumors are swirling that The Rock, who orchestrated Rhodes’ downfall earlier this year, might return to help reverse it.
On a recent episode of his podcast, Dutch Mantell pitched the idea that The Rock could now be in Rhodes’ corner, helping him take down Cena from the inside:
“The Rock could actually turn with Cody against Cena... They could’ve had a deal beforehand that Cena knows nothing about. That might work—if they plan it right.”
While WWE hasn't confirmed any such plans, the potential for a Rock-Rhodes alliance has fans speculating wildly. A heel turn for Rhodes seems unlikely given his white-hot popularity and merch numbers, but a temporary alliance with The People’s Champ could rewrite the script—again.
MainEvent.News | Backstage Take:
WWE rarely runs the same play twice—unless it knows the second time will hit even harder. If The Rock helps Cody Rhodes reclaim the title, it sets up an explosive chain reaction: Cena betrayed, Rhodes redeemed, and a new power alliance forged in the flames of revenge. It’s cinematic storytelling at its best—and it just might end SummerSlam with the loudest pop of the year.
The Rock absolutely has to make up for his absence at WrestleMania, time shall tell.
