The final SmackDown before WrestleMania had its exciting moments, just like Raw. With the biggest WrestleMania approaching, John Cena and Cody Rhodes clashed again. They exchanged heated words in front of a packed Las Vegas crowd. The current champion, Cody Rhodes, entered the ring to speak. Before he could start, John Cena’s music hit. The 16-time champion walked out, ignoring boos, carrying a towel that read, “The last time is now.” He told Cody he wanted one final talk before their title match.
Cena mentioned his farewell tour, calling this his last WrestleMania. He said no one ends their career like him. “Sunday is my last match. You can’t prepare to face a man who knows he’s done,” he warned. The crowd watched as he embraced his villainous side, scolding them for being selfish.
Cena mocked Rhodes, saying he wasn’t ready. “You wear that suit and tattoo to be somebody. On Sunday, I’ll make you somebody,” he said. Rhodes fired back, mocking Cena’s Hollywood career, age, and wrestling skills. “You’re overrated. It’s 2025, and you still can’t wrestle,” he shot back.
“You’re paler than Sting at Starrcade 97, YOU’RE OVERRATED”
Cody Rhodes to John Cena
The segment ended with Cena trying to hit his finisher, but Rhodes countered and knocked him out. The two will now clash in the WrestleMania 41 main event. The tension is at its peak before their big match.
What happened to John Cena after SmackDown went off-air?
The final segment featured WWE Champion Cody Rhodes facing his WrestleMania opponent, John Cena. The two had a tense confrontation before Cena took a cheap shot at Cody. He then lifted Rhodes for his signature Attitude Adjustment. However, Cody reversed it and hit Cena with a Cross-Rhodes. The show ended with Rhodes standing tall.
Once the broadcast ended, Cena remained in the ring. The crowd anticipated a bold promo—perhaps a mic drop to hype his title match against Cody. But when Cena picked up the microphone, he stayed completely silent.
The audience at the T-Mobile Arena was left puzzled. Cena’s unexpected silence created a strange yet memorable moment. Fans weren’t sure whether to be frustrated or amazed by his actions.
In the end, Cena had the last laugh after SmackDown went off the air. His silent response left everyone talking, adding intrigue to their upcoming WrestleMania clash.