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Yahoo
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
John Cena Says He ‘Flat Out Steals' From WWE Personality As A Heel
One of the biggest shocks of 2025 was the heel turn of the 17-time WWE Undisputed Champion John Cena. He turned at the Elimination Chamber Premium Live Event. This heel turn has helped the Leader of the Cenation capture his 17th WWE Undisputed Championship. This marked the first time Cena turned heel in over a decade. Recently, while speaking to Stephanie McMahon on her show, Stephanie's Places on ESPN, John Cena opened up about his current run as a heel. The 17-time WWE Undisputed Champion mentioned that he had learnt how to be a heel from a lot of good and talented people. He also stated that the wife of Triple H, Stephanie McMahon, is on that very short list of names. He also claimed that he has blatantly stolen a lot of Stephanie McMahon's heel persona. Advertisement 'Can I just say I had some really good people to learn from. You are on a very short list of names that falls into. I flat out steal a lot from you. So, thanks for helping me through this,' John Cena said. [H/T What are your thoughts on Cena's heel character? The post John Cena Says He 'Flat Out Steals' From WWE Personality As A Heel appeared first on Wrestlezone.
Time of India
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Arch-rivals John Cena and Cody Rhodes set for another face-off on this week's SmackDown
(Image via WWE) WWE is gearing up for another fierce face-off on this week's SmackDown on Friday, as arch-rivals John Cena and Cody Rhodes are ready to lock horns after their intense battle for clinching the WWE Undisputed Championship at WrestleMania 41 in Las Vegas this year in 2025. Both the 17-time WWE World Champion John Cena and former champion 'The American Nightmare' Cody Rhodes will appear live on this Friday night's episode of SmackDown in Knoxville, Tennessee. While Cena was already confirmed for the show, Rhodes will now have the opportunity to confront his rival. Ever since WrestleMania 41, the American Nightmare was not seen in action, until he made his comeback at the recently held Saturday Night's Main Event in Tampa, Florida, on May 24, 2025. While the Cenation Leader, who is busy with his farewell tour campaign, was last seen in action against R-Truth at the same event. He is currently preparing for his next big bout with Logan Paul at the Money in the Bank event. John Cena and Cody to appear on this week's SmackDown in Tennessee WWE has officially confirmed the return of John Cena and Cody Rhodes once again for an intense feud on this week's SmackDown in Tennessee. This storyline will make further development in the upcoming Money in the Bank event, slated to go live on June 7, 2025 from California. According to WWE, 'After Cody Rhodes attacked Undisputed WWE Champion John Cena , while making his shocking return at Saturday Night's Main Event, The American Nightmare and Cena will be on the same SmackDown for the first time since before WrestleMania.' As per reports, Rhodes made a surprise return to television this past Saturday night at Saturday Night's Main Event, where he helped World Heavyweight Champion Jey Uso defend his title against Logan Paul. During the match, Cena interfered, leading to the announcement that Rhodes and Jey Uso will team up to face Cena and Paul at Money in the Bank on June 7th at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California. With the tag team match comprising of Rhodes and World Heavyweight Champion Jey Uso against Cena and Logan Paul, this week's Friday night may prove to be another career milestone for these heavyweight wrestlers, as well as John Cena, who is preparing to say goodbye to the ring forever. John Cena vs. R-Truth: Saturday Night's Main Event, May 24, 2025 It is to be noted that Cena and Cody Rhodes' rivalry started at the Elimination Chamber PLE when Rhodes refused to sell his soul to The Rock. He was then attacked by John Cena, who turned heel for the first time, along with Travis Scott, which left Rhodes injured. Also Read : Stephanie Vaquer reportedly moves to WWE RAW after shocking NXT title loss To avenge the attack, Rhodes went against John Cena at WrestleMania 41, but failed to retain his title. The American Nightmare was brutally defeated and attacked by Cena and Travis Scott during the Show of Shows. As Rhodes is finally appearing on the ring again, it will be interesting to watch what surprise the arch rivals will bring to the table this week on the Blue Brand. Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
Time of India
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Arch-rivals John Cena and Cody Rhodes set for another face-off at this week's SmackDown
(Image via WWE) WWE is gearing up for another fierce face-off on this week's SmackDown on Friday, as arch-rivals John Cena and Cody Rhodes are ready to lock horns after their intense battle for clinching the WWE Undisputed Championship at WrestleMania 41 in Las Vegas this year in 2025. Both the 17-time WWE World Champion John Cena and former champion 'The American Nightmare' Cody Rhodes will appear live on this Friday night's episode of SmackDown in Knoxville, Tennessee. While Cena was already confirmed for the show, Rhodes will now have the opportunity to confront his rival. Ever since WrestleMania 41, the American Nightmare was not seen in action, until he made his comeback at the recently held Saturday Night's Main Event in Tampa, Florida, on May 24, 2025. While the Cenation Leader, who is busy with his farewell tour campaign, was last seen in action against R-Truth at the same event. He is currently preparing for his next big bout with Logan Paul at the Money in the Bank event. John Cena and Cody to appear on this week's SmackDown in Tennessee WWE has officially confirmed the return of John Cena and Cody Rhodes once again for an intense feud on this week's SmackDown in Tennessee. This storyline will make further development in the upcoming Money in the Bank event, slated to go live on June 7, 2025 from California. According to WWE, 'After Cody Rhodes attacked Undisputed WWE Champion John Cena , while making his shocking return at Saturday Night's Main Event, The American Nightmare and Cena will be on the same SmackDown for the first time since before WrestleMania.' As per reports, Rhodes made a surprise return to television this past Saturday night at Saturday Night's Main Event, where he helped World Heavyweight Champion Jey Uso defend his title against Logan Paul. During the match, Cena interfered, leading to the announcement that Rhodes and Jey Uso will team up to face Cena and Paul at Money in the Bank on June 7th at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California. With the tag team match comprising of Rhodes and World Heavyweight Champion Jey Uso against Cena and Logan Paul, this week's Friday night may prove to be another career milestone for these heavyweight wrestlers, as well as John Cena, who is preparing to say goodbye to the ring forever. John Cena vs. R-Truth: Saturday Night's Main Event, May 24, 2025 It is to be noted that Cena and Cody Rhodes' rivalry started at the Elimination Chamber PLE when Rhodes refused to sell his soul to The Rock. He was then attacked by John Cena, who turned heel for the first time, along with Travis Scott, which left Rhodes injured. Also Read : Stephanie Vaquer reportedly moves to WWE RAW after shocking NXT title loss To avenge the attack, Rhodes went against John Cena at WrestleMania 41, but failed to retain his title. The American Nightmare was brutally defeated and attacked by Cena and Travis Scott during the Show of Shows. As Rhodes is finally appearing on the ring again, it will be interesting to watch what surprise the arch rivals will bring to the table this week on the Blue Brand. Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
Time of India
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
What is Cody Rhodes' net worth in 2025? Current salary and more explored
(Image via WWE) The American Nightmare, Cody Rhodes, is the biggest superstar of WWE, who is equally strong and popular as his contemporaries in the company. Cody Rhodes is regarded as the present-era face of WWE. He belongs to a great wrestling family, and he is from the second generation of Rhodes family. Cody Rhodes happens to be the son of Dusty Rhodes, one of the legendary names in the WWE. Rhodes joined the company in April 2022, where he started performing for the SmackDown brand. From 2016 until 2019, Rhodes wrestled on the independent circuit and New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW), Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA), and Ring of Honor (ROH) under the mononym Cody. He is also known for co-founding and serving as executive vice president and wrestler with All Elite Wrestling (AEW) from 2019 until 2022. The American Nightmare gained prominence this year at the Elimination Chamber 2025, where he was brutally attacked by John Cena. He was last seen at WrestleMania 41 during his bout against The Cenation Leader for the WWE Undisputed Championship. Cody Rhodes' net worth in 2025 As of 2025, his net worth is estimated at around $8 million. This wealth accumulation is attributed to his substantial WWE contract, reported to be around $3 million annually, placing him among the top five highest-paid wrestlers in the company. This figure comes from his current WWE contract, some pretty sweet sponsorships, and his ventures outside of wrestling. Cody Rhodes' salary in 2025 Cody Rhodes is one of the top stars in WWE in 2025, raking in about $3 million a year. He is not just raking in cash from his massive WWE contract, but also landed a bunch of sponsorships with different brands. He endorses multiple brands like Fanatics, has a deal with Mattel Creations, and also added an endorsement with PRIME Hydration to his roster. On top of that, Rhodes is even the face of Wheatley American Vodka, which can be spotted on his tour bus as he travels the globe. Cody Rhodes' personal life Cody is happily married to Brandi, who used to be a WWE ring announcer and is now thriving as a yoga studio owner. Their love story kicked off in the early 2010s while they were both involved in WWE, where Brandi went by the name Eden Stiles. Since tying the knot in 2013, they've built a solid partnership, always cheering each other on in their careers and personal projects. The couple shares a beautiful daughter named Liberty, adding even more joy to their lives. They are often spotted together at various events, and they've even appeared in a documentary titled "Rhodes to the Top." Cody Rhodes' life after WrestleMania 41 The American Nightmare was supposed to appear on SmackDown on May 16, 2025, for the first time after his WrestleMania 41 bout against WWE Undisputed Champion John Cena. However, as the former WWE champion was out on a holiday with family, for which he could not appear on this edition of SmackDown. Also Read : WWE faces backlash over Cody Rhodes's absence at SmackDown in Greensboro - The Times of India According to WrestleVotes Q&A and Ringside News noted that he is scheduled to be part of Money In The Bank on June 7th. Though the news has not been confirmed yet but his return appears imminent as WWE continues to use his image in promotional materials for the event. Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
Hindustan Times
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Lesnar looks unrecognisable as WWE's beast debuts new look in rare appearance with Sable: 'Can't wait for his return'
Brock Lesnar, who has not been seen inside a WWE ring since August 2023, debuted a brand new look as he made a rare appearance with his wife, Sable. The 47-year-old can be seen sporting long hair as he posed for pictures with his wife, Sable. The pictures appear to be from a wedding or some formal event. The 10-time WWE World Champion can be seen dressed in a grey suit. In the pictures that are going viral on the internet, Lesnar's hair is down to his shoulders, and this look is vastly different from his previous look. The wrestler did sport a short-cropped ponytail during his last appearance in WWE, but still this latest look is a big contrast. Fans are now speculating about Lesnar's WWE return after years of absence. Lesnar was earlier slated to make his return at the 2024 Men's Royal Rumble. However, according to reports, the plans were scrapped after Lesnar was linked to the ongoing Vince McMahon sexual assault and trafficking lawsuit. The WWE has maintained silence regarding Brock Lesnar's status. It is unknown whether the 'Beast Incarnate' will return to the company. However, Lesnar continues to appear on the roster page. Lesnar last stepped into the ring at WWE Summerslam where he lost to the former Universal Champion, Cody Rhodes. Earlier this year, Cody Rhodes had namedropped Lesnar ahead of his much-awaited WrestleMania 41 match against John Cena in Vegas. As soon as Cody spoke about Lesnar, WWE fans started speculating about a possible return for the former champion. However, according to reports, the WWE has no plans to involve Brock Lesnar in the current setup. Speaking of Lesnar, he made his televised WWE debut in March 2002. He rose to prominence after defeating the Rock for the WWE Undisputed Championship opportunity at Summerslam, becoming the youngest WWE Champion in history at age 25. Lesnar is also famous for breaking The Undertaker's streak at WrestleMania. He defeated the 'Dead Man' at the grandest stage of them all, ending his 21–0 undefeated streak. This result is often cited as one of the most shocking moments in WWE history.
