Cody Rhodes is on a journey to win back his Undisputed WWE Championship. After his shocking loss to John Cena at WrestleMania 41, fans have been waiting to see if “The American Nightmare” can complete his redemption story. He took a big step forward by winning the King of the Ring tournament after beating Randy Orton at Night of Champions 2025. That win earned him a title match at SummerSlam 2025.
Many believe Cody is going to win this time. But what if WWE has something else planned? Let’s look at three strong signs that show Cody might actually lose again to John Cena.
1. Cody Rhodes Might Be Heading to Hollywood
Reports say that Cody Rhodes is being considered for a role in the upcoming Street Fighter movie. The role is said to be “Guile,” a key character. Roman Reigns is already confirmed for the movie, and it seems WWE stars are crossing over into films more often.
If Cody takes the role, filming is set to start in August 2025 the same month as SummerSlam. That means Cody might need to take time off from WWE, which makes it less likely that he’ll win the title only to leave right after. WWE usually avoids giving titles to stars who are about to step away for other projects.
WWE has worked closely with Hollywood in recent years. If Cody gets this movie role, it could be a huge career move for him but it might come at the cost of his championship dreams.
2. WWE Might Be Saving the Final Battle for Survivor Series
Cody’s rivalry with John Cena has been one of the biggest in 2025. It started when Cena shocked everyone by turning heel at Elimination Chamber and then defeating Cody at WrestleMania 41 to become a 17-time world champion.
After that loss, Cody worked hard to earn his rematch and finally got it by winning the KOTR Tournament. Fans expect their feud to end at SummerSlam, but WWE might have other plans.
Both Cena and Cody are already confirmed to appear at Survivor Series 2025, and they’re shown together in the promotional poster. This could mean the feud will continue past SummerSlam, possibly in a WarGames match.
Why It Matters: WWE often uses Survivor Series to finish big stories. If Cody loses again at SummerSlam, it could build to an even bigger win later in the year.
3. WWE Loves Surprises Under Triple H’s Creative Control
WWE has become more unpredictable in the past few years. Triple H has added twists and turns that keep fans guessing. While many believe Cody will finally win his title back, WWE might want to surprise the audience.
They could book an outside interference or a shocking moment that causes Cody to lose again. This would make fans even more invested in the story. Cena could continue as champion for a few more months, possibly leading to his final retirement match later this year.
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