Rhodes challenges Cena to bring back his old self at WrestleMania 41

Summary

– Cody Rhodes told John Cena he wants to face the best version of him, not the bitter persona he’s become

– After Raw, Rhodes defeated Dominik Mysterio in a post-show dark match, marking his 18th consecutive win over him

– Rhodes hinted that a premium live event in Belgium depends on fan demand

Cody Rhodes had a clear message for John Cena on WWE Raw, demanding that the 16-time world champion return to his former self for their WrestleMania 41 showdown. The Brussels crowd backed Rhodes heavily, making Cena’s return one of the most one-sided crowd reactions in recent memory.

After the show, Rhodes kept his momentum by defeating Dominik Mysterio in a dark match, extending his dominance over The Judgment Day’s troublemaker. This marked Rhodes’ 18th straight victory against Mysterio, a streak that shows no sign of ending anytime soon.

Following his match, Rhodes addressed the crowd, emphasizing that if Belgium wants a premium live event, it’s up to the fans to make their voices heard. His remarks suggested WWE is paying close attention to global fan demand when planning major events.

Meanwhile, Dominik Mysterio continued his attempts to bring Penta into The Judgment Day, but Finn Balor once again dismissed the idea without hesitation.

Cody Rhodes salue l’ambiance à Bruxelles ce soir et évoque la possibilité d’un PLE en Belgique #WWERAW pic.twitter.com/xugZPSrSZo

— Bernard Colas (@BernardCls) March 17, 2025