John Cena reflects on disappointing WrestleMania match with Cody Rhodes
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 11, 2026, 6:08 PM
Last updated Nov 11, 2026

John Cena discussed his final WWE WrestleMania match against Cody Rhodes, which took place at WrestleMania 41. In an interview, Cena stated that he and Rhodes 'stunk up the joint,' acknowledging that their performance did not meet expectations. The match followed a heel turn for Cena that initially garnered praise but led to criticism after the event. Cena used this experience to highlight the importance of taking risks in wrestling, sharing how he learned from the failure and achieved a better outcome in their subsequent match at SummerSlam.
- •Cena admitted his WrestleMania match with Rhodes was disappointing.
- •The match occurred after a well-received heel turn.
- •Critics highlighted the aftermath of the Cena-Rhodes storyline.
- •Cena emphasized learning from failures in wrestling.
- •He noted a successful follow-up match at SummerSlam.
- 6:08 PMWrestling Inc — John Cena On Final WWE WrestleMania Match With Cody Rhodes: 'We Stunk Up The Joint'
"While discussing advice he gives to younger wrestlers, John Cena admits that his final WWE WrestleMania match with Cody Rhodes "stunk up the joint."
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