John Cena attacking Cody Rhodes (Image credits: WWE.com)
John Cena shared a cryptic post on Instagram after Cody Rhodes' promo on WWE RAW. The 16-time WWE World Champion is set to return on next week's Monday Night RAW.
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Following Monday will mark Cena's first appearance since turning heel at the Elimination Chamber: Toronto Premium Live Event. He hit Rhodes with a low blow and aligned with The Rock and Travis Scott after winning the Men's Elimination Chamber Match.
On Instagram, Cena posted a photo of HAL 9000, a fictional character and the main antagonist in the Space Odyssey series.
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John Cena is chasing his 17th WWE World Championship. At WrestleMania 41, he will challenge Rhodes for the Undisputed WWE Championship in hopes of breaking Ric Flair's record and winning his first title since 2017.
The 47-year-old superstar became the #1 contender after winning the 2025 Men's Elimination Chamber Match by last eliminating CM Punk. He also tied Triple H's record of winning four Elimination Chamber Matches.
Cena hasn't won a televised singles match in six years. His last televised win was against Triple H at the 2018 Greatest Royal Rumble Premium Live Event. In recent years, he has lost to Solo Sikoa, Austin Theory, and Roman Reigns.
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Soumik Datta is a professional wrestling journalist who has been following the business for more than a decade.
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