Cody Rhodes Triumphs Over John Cena at WWE Summerslam 2025
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In a surprising turn of events at WWE Summerslam 2025, John Cena has lost his WWE Championship title shortly after embracing a babyface persona. The iconic WWE figure exited the Summerslam arena not only without the championship belt but also as a victim of an unexpected attack from a returning adversary.
The main event featured Cody Rhodes defeating John Cena in a Street Fight for the Undisputed WWE Championship. Fans at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, and viewers worldwide were treated to an exhilarating match between two of WWE's most celebrated stars in a no-disqualification setting.
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The match commenced with both competitors showing mutual respect before launching into a fierce exchange. Cena utilized a crutch, borrowed from NBA star Tyrese Haliburton, who was present at ringside, to strike Rhodes. The two wrestlers traded powerful moves, with Rhodes executing a piledriver and Cena responding with a Code Red on the outside.
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Cena cleared the commentary table before lifting Rhodes onto his shoulders and slamming him through the Spanish announce table with an Attitude Adjustment (AA). After a series of submission holds, Rhodes executed three consecutive Cross Rhodes on Cena.
Despite the onslaught, Cena demonstrated his resilience, countering with two AAs and a third from the second rope. He set up a table for another AA, but Rhodes countered with a Cody Cutter, sending both men crashing through the table. Rhodes then secured the victory with another Cross Rhodes.
With this win, Rhodes embarks on his second reign as the Undisputed WWE Champion, ending Cena's 105-day title reign. Rhodes had previously won the championship at Wrestlemania 41 and had defended it successfully only twice before this event, against Randy Orton at Backlash and CM Punk at Night of Champions in Saudi Arabia.