Cody Rhodes recently opened up about his experiences in WWE, revealing insights into his rivalry with John Cena, his affection for Boston, and his perspective on WWE's events in Saudi Arabia.
A Boston Memory with John Cena
Rhodes fondly recalls a memorable night at TD Garden in Boston during a 2023 episode of Raw. Hometown hero John Cena introduced him to the crowd, a moment Rhodes describes as validating. "I love wrestling history, and Boston is rich in wrestling history... My moment in Boston came with John on the ramp two years ago. That was really validating," said Rhodes. He also mentioned his fondness for Kowloon, a place the WWE group often visits together when in the Boston area.
WrestleMania 41 Showdown
Rhodes shared the stage with Cena in Boston, and he seized the opportunity to request a match before Cena's retirement. This request materialized at WrestleMania 41 in Las Vegas, where Rhodes faced Cena in the main event. In a surprising turn, Cena, a crowd favorite, embraced the role of a villain, allegedly cheating to win the WWE title from Rhodes.
SummerSlam Rematch
Rhodes is determined to regain the title and carries a security sticker from Allegiant Stadium on his bag as a constant reminder of his WrestleMania loss. He'll get his chance next month at SummerSlam, where he's set to headline against Cena. Rhodes earned this title shot by defeating Randy Orton in the King of the Ring tournament finals.
Defending WWE's Saudi Arabia Events
Rhodes also addressed WWE's ongoing series of events in Saudi Arabia, characterizing them as a service to the company's fans in the region. He emphasized WWE's commitment to bringing people together globally, stating, "WWE is a non-partisan brand. We go where the show goes." He highlighted the shared enthusiasm of WWE fans worldwide, including those in Saudi Arabia.
WWE's partnership with Saudi Arabia's General Entertainment Authority involves at least two large-scale events per year, generating approximately $50 million per show for WWE.