The road to WrestleMania took a shocking turn at Elimination Chamber when John Cena, fresh off his victory to earn a shot at the Undisputed WWE Championship, made a move that no one saw coming. Moments after securing his opportunity to challenge Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania, Cena did the unthinkable—he sold his soul to The Rock.

Earlier in the night, The Rock made his presence felt and attempted to form an alliance with Rhodes. However, the American Nightmare wasn’t interested. He defiantly rejected the offer, telling The Rock to “go f*ck himself” in a move that cemented his lone-wolf mentality heading into the biggest match of his career.

CODY RHODES THE NEW HUSTLE, LOYALTY, & RESPECT?

With the WWE Universe rallying behind him, Rhodes appeared ready to stand tall—until Cena struck. As the two men embraced in what seemed to be a show of respect, The Rock signaled, and in an instant, Cena delivered a ruthless low blow to Rhodes. The crowd erupted in disbelief as the 16-time World Champion stood over his fallen WrestleMania opponent, a smirk crossing his face as he looked toward The Rock. What followed was a vicious two-on-one beatdown that left Rhodes bloodied and unconscious in the ring as the show went off the air, with Cena and The Rock standing tall—an unholy alliance formed in the heart of the WWE.

Hulk Hogan Weighs In On Cena’s Shocking Heel Turn

If there’s anyone who understands the impact of a major heel turn, it’s Hulk Hogan. The WWE Hall of Famer, who infamously turned his back on the fans at Bash at the Beach 1996 by forming the New World Order (nWo) with Scott Hall and Kevin Nash, had high praise for Cena’s transformation.

Speaking to Undisputed’s Justin Barrasso, Hogan expressed his excitement over Cena’s new direction and The Rock’s role in the chaos.

“It’s one of the best heel turns I’ve seen in a long, long time. All the major players were involved. I can’t say enough about The Rock, too—he was incredible. They did it right, I’ll tell you that.”

Hogan emphasized that the success of this shocking betrayal will depend on Cena’s level of commitment to his new role, given his Hollywood obligations.

“It’s going to work as long as John wants to stay plugged in. I don’t know his schedule or how many days he’ll work, but he definitely has everyone’s attention. Plus, The Rock is involved, too. This could heat up more than anyone is expecting. It could be so hot that it’s crazy, which will lead to a WrestleMania match you’ll never forget.”

What’s Next For Cena, The Rock, and Rhodes?

With WrestleMania on the horizon, the WWE Universe is left wondering: Why did Cena betray Rhodes? Was this a calculated decision, or did The Rock manipulate Cena into joining forces? And perhaps the biggest question of all—how will Rhodes respond?

One thing is certain: The landscape of WWE has changed forever. Cena, once the face of hustle, loyalty, and respect, has aligned himself with one of the most dangerous forces in WWE history. If The Rock and Cena remain a united front, Cody Rhodes may have just walked into the biggest fight of his life.

As WWE heads toward WrestleMania, the battle lines have been drawn. But for Rhodes, revenge isn’t just an option—it’s a necessity.