5 Possible Outcomes of John Cena vs. Cody Rhodes Faceoff on WWE Raw (March 17, 2025)

John Cena and Cody Rhodes will be under the same roof for the first time since turning heel at the Elimination Chamber 2025. The upcoming episode of WWE Raw will take place on March 17 in Brussels. It could be the most exciting episode of Raw in recent times, as it will involve Cena as the center of attraction in a big way.

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Cena and Cody could go back-and-forth in their faceoff, which could lead to one of the best promos in recent times. Fans are excited to see what could transpire between the two. There could be a chance of The Rock showing up to make things interesting. Cena might well not say anything to keep the fans guessing about his motives.

5 Possible Outcomes of John Cena vs. Cody Rhodes Faceoff on WWE Raw (March 17, 2025)

Explain the reason behind turning heel

John Cena owes an explanation for the fans and Cody Rhodes. He must explain why he turned against them at the Elimination Chamber, even after earning himself a shot at the world title. Cena was everyone's favorite for nearly two decades, and his fans and Cody would've never imagined him to turn heel.

John could tell why he turned heel. He might say the reason behind his move could be his age, as it would be difficult for him to beat Cody to win the title without any outside help. Moreover, the fact that the fans did not entirely cheer him during his prime might've hurt him, which could've forced him to choose the dark side.

Vow to become 17th-time world champion at all costs

Cena might cut a promo against Rhodes where he could say the only goal ahead of him would be to win the 17th world title at all costs. He might say it could be important for his legacy in the company. Cena might need the help of the Final Boss to do so and explain it to be the reason behind selling his soul.

John does not have a lot of time left in him as an in-ring performer. At his age, winning a world title is a dream for many veterans. Hence, he might convince everyone about his necessity to join forces with the People's Champ. While he might not convince everyone, Cena could justify his move.

Dominate Cody Rhodes on the mic in his promo

John Cena is arguably the greatest wrestler on the mic. There are instances where he owned some of the greatest wrestlers to have held the mic. Popularly, in his feud against The Rock in 2012, Cena outdid his opponent on the mic and in promos. Cody could face a similar wrath if he wasn't prepared.

The last time Cena went face-to-face against an individual on mic was against Solo Sikoa before Crown Jewel in 2023. John owned Solo in the segments and even had a great promo with Paul Heyman, as well. One should not be surprised if he owns Cody, especially when he gets a lot of leverage to do so as a heel.

Attack R Truth backstage 

R Truth could play a big role in John Cena's heel turn. After all, the veteran treats Cena as his Childhood hero. Among everyone in the WWE universe, Truth found it the toughest to digest the fact that Cena turned his back against everyone. There could certainly be a visit to their relationship on WWE Raw.

Truth could help the fans to cheer Cody during the feud against Cena, which could be essential in the heel vs face battle. Despite turning heel, Cena might get huge support from the fans. John's attack on Truth might solidify his negative character, which could ensure the fans to not root for him.

Enter with a new theme song

As Cena has a change in his character for the first time in two decades, he must have a change in almost everything. He must change his theme song, merchandise, catchphrase, and probably even his move sets. Cena was set to turn heel in 2012 in his feud against The Rock, which was scrapped due to the risk factor.

In an interview, Cena himself confirmed that he was ready to change his theme song, catchphrase, and merchandise for his role in the period. It might just be the right time to execute them. It could bring a fresh change to his approach, which might be the best thing to happen to him during his farewell tour.