Cody Rhodes might have already hinted at which WWE legend could help him at WrestleMania 40 

Cody Rhodes will have the opportunity to conclude his narrative this Sunday (April 7) as he faces off against Roman Reigns for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship at WrestleMania 40. Despite coming close to defeating The Tribal Chief at last year’s event, The American Nightmare fell short. In a decisive moment, Solo Sikoa utilized a Samoan Spike to take down the challenger, allowing the champion to follow up with a spear for the three-count.

The winner of the Men’s Royal Rumble in 2023 and 2024 understands that he may not be able to achieve victory on his own in his pursuit to dethrone Reigns. He may require assistance, particularly if the main event on Night Two turns into a Bloodline Rules match against The Head of The Table.

Cody Rhodes has already alluded to the possibility of someone coming to his aid at Lincoln Financial Field. He does not have to search far, as 13-time WWE Champion John Cena is well acquainted with both Reigns and The Rock.

During an interview on the MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani, the previous AEW Executive Vice President shared the advice he received from Cena following his loss at ‘Mania 39. He revealed that he immediately reached out to The Doctor of Thugonomics as soon as the match was over.

“It would’ve been a great call to make to my dad but I didn’t have that choice. So I had John to kind of present me with the challenge and the challenge he presented me was was ‘Just be the champion without the belt. Look at your merch, look at your ticket sales, look at everything and that will keep you honest.’”

Will Cena make a return at WrestleMania 40?

Cena’s potential participation in WrestleMania 40 is captivating, as he recently revealed his interest in making an appearance. The leader of the Cenation may determine that it is the perfect opportunity for Cody Rhodes to not only hold the title without the physical belt, as he had mentioned to Cody in the past, but also claim the most prestigious accolade in the world of professional wrestling.

WrestleMania 40 could serve as the ideal setting for Cena to hand over the torch to Cody Rhodes. The Bloodline’s presence makes it even more fitting for a prominent WWE figure like Cena to physically assist Rhodes in overcoming them.

Cody Rhodes Emulates John Cena’s Rise to Main Event Status for WrestleMania 40

Since rejoining the Stamford-based company in April 2022, Cody Rhodes has quickly become the top fan favorite in WWE. He has risen to the main event ranks and his superhero-like persona has captured the hearts of fans.

Despite having left the company, Cody Rhodes’ character is often compared to that of John Cena by fans. Cena, who was the face of WWE during the PG Era, achieved both commercial and in-ring success.

Despite being 46 years old, Cena remains highly praised for his humility and dedication during his successful WWE career. He currently holds the record for granting the most wishes through the Make-A-Wish Foundation, with 650 wishes granted as of September 2022.

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Recently, Rhodes, aged 38, has shown a similar trend in connecting with fans. During a recent episode of WWE RAW, he delivered a heartfelt promo about the impact he has on young fans who look up to him for inspiration in their fights against health challenges like blindness.

The American Nightmare and The Cenation Leader share a strong bond both on and off-screen. It was evident when they exchanged messages following Cody Rhodes’ defeat at WrestleMania 39.

When Rhodes made his main roster debut in 2007, Cena had already established himself as the face of WWE. Though they were rivals during Rhodes’ time in Randy Orton’s Legacy stable, they shared a strong bond away from the public eye.

The Potential for a John Cena Comeback at WrestleMania Amidst His History with the Bloodline Trio

Despite his past losses to The Rock at WrestleMania 28 and 29, John Cena has his own motivations for making an appearance at WrestleMania 40 and standing in the way of The Bloodline’s success. The two have a long-standing rivalry, having clashed on The Grandest Stage of Them All twice before in 2012 and 2013. However, Cena managed to come out victorious in their rematch at ‘Mania 29, where the WWE Championship was on the line.

The individual who has won the Royal Rumble twice has also engaged in two bouts with Roman Reigns. Unfortunately, he was defeated in both of these matches (WWE No Mercy 2017 and Summerslam 2021).

Cena’s latest feud was with Solo Sikoa, The Bloodline’s enforcer. He went up against The Tribal Heir at WWE Crown Jewel in November, but suffered a crushing defeat in Saudi Arabia.

It is possible that Cody Rhodes has a master plan in mind for WrestleMania 40, which could involve Cena seeking revenge on Sikoa. This is because Rhodes shares similar issues with multiple members of The Bloodline, much like the American Nightmare does.