Former WWE star credits Cody Rhodes and John Cena for longer title match

Former WWE star Xelina discussed how Cody Rhodes and John Cena contributed to a longer championship match during an episode of "Ring the Belle" on October 31, 2026. Initially, Xelina and opponent Giulia were informed they would have limited time for their match on the August 1, 2025 episode of "WWE SmackDown." The match was originally planned for seven to eight minutes, mostly during a commercial break. However, just before their entrance, Rhodes informed them that he and Cena secured an additional 10 minutes for their bout, significantly extending their match time. Xelina expressed appreciation for Rhodes and Cena’s support, noting that the match against Giulia is among her favorites.

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