In a surprising and controversial conclusion to WrestleMania 41, John Cena emerged victorious against Cody Rhodes to claim his 17th world championship, breaking the record. The match appeared to be in Rhodes’ favor after he hit his signature Cross Rhodes on Cena. However, rapper Travis Scott made a shocking interference, pulling the referee out of the ring just before the count.
Rhodes, angered by the distraction, challenged Scott, but after delivering another Cross Rhodes, he was momentarily distracted by the interference. Cena capitalized on the moment, using the championship belt to attack Rhodes. While Rhodes attempted to regain control, he hesitated to strike Cena, which allowed Cena to hit him with a low blow, echoing the start of their feud.
Cena then used the belt to strike Rhodes, revived the referee, and secured the pin, winning his 17th world championship and surpassing Ric Flair’s iconic record. The conclusion sparked a wave of criticism, especially concerning Scott’s unexpected involvement and The Rock’s absence, despite his significant role in the feud’s buildup.
In the post-show interview, Cena embraced a new villainous persona, teasing future chaos: “Tune in to Monday Night Raw to see how I ruin wrestling. And remember, you’re talking to the last real champion.” Fans are left wondering how Rhodes will respond and what Cena’s reign will bring.
