John Cena’s Heel Turn: Cody Rhodes’ Mother Calls Him Just an Asshole

One Big Thing

Michelle Rhodes, mother of WWE Champion Cody Rhodes, breaks her silence on John Cena’s shocking betrayal at Elimination Chamber, expressing disbelief at the actions of her son’s former friend.

Key Details

• John Cena won the Elimination Chamber match for a WrestleMania 41 title shot
• Post-match, Cena aligned with The Rock and Travis Scott to attack Cody Rhodes
• This marks Cena’s first heel turn in nearly 20 years

Direct Quote

“I would say, ‘John, you should be ashamed of yourself. You had a beautiful career. Everybody loved you and now you’re just an asshole,'” Michelle Rhodes told Bill Apter in a SportsKeeda WrestleBinge interview.

Why It Matters

This heel turn sets up a deeply personal WrestleMania 41 main event between Rhodes and Cena, with added family drama now that Rhodes’ mother has spoken out against Cena’s actions.

By The Numbers

• 20 years since Cena’s last heel run
• 41 days until WrestleMania
• 1st time Cena and Rhodes will meet in a singles match at WrestleMania

What’s Next

Both Cena and Rhodes are scheduled to appear on next week’s WWE Raw in Brussels, Belgium, their first face-to-face confrontation since the betrayal.

The Bottom Line

What do you think about John Cena’s shocking heel turn? Share your thoughts in the comments below about whether this was the right move for his character heading into WrestleMania 41.