The March 31, 2025, edition of Monday Night Raw delivered one of the most intense confrontations in recent WWE history, as Cody Rhodes and John Cena clashed in a heated verbal battle that left the WWE Universe stunned. What started as a respectful exchange quickly turned into a war of words, culminating in a shocking insult from Rhodes, calling Cena “a piece of s***.”
The Confrontation Begins
The night was already buzzing with anticipation, as Cody Rhodes, fresh off his monumental WWE Championship win at WrestleMania, was scheduled for a segment with the 16-time world champion John Cena. As Cena made his way to the ring, the crowd erupted in cheers and mixed chants, showing their appreciation for the WWE legend.
Cena, always the diplomat, began the segment by congratulating Rhodes on his WrestleMania victory and acknowledging his journey from being an overlooked mid-carder to the face of WWE. He spoke highly of Rhodes’ perseverance, citing how he had defied the odds and carved his own legacy. However, Cena’s tone soon shifted as he subtly questioned whether Rhodes was truly ready to lead WWE into the future.
Rhodes Fires Back
Cody Rhodes, never one to back down from a challenge, responded with passion and intensity. He thanked Cena for his words but took exception to the insinuation that he wasn’t prepared to be the top guy. He reminded Cena of the struggles he endured—leaving WWE, proving himself on the independent circuit, and returning as a main-event caliber superstar.
Tension escalated when Cena suggested that Rhodes’ championship reign might be short-lived if he didn’t embrace the responsibility that comes with being the face of the company. Rhodes, visibly agitated, called out Cena’s past failures, particularly his own struggles in balancing personal and professional life. He accused Cena of abandoning WWE when it needed him the most, referencing his Hollywood career and extended absences.
The Breaking Point
Cena, trying to maintain composure, countered by saying that Rhodes still had much to prove, comparing his current run to his own prime years. The exchange turned even more personal when Cena hinted that Rhodes might never escape the shadow of his father, the legendary Dusty Rhodes.
That was the breaking point.
Rhodes, seething with emotion, stared Cena down before delivering the now-infamous words: “You’re a piece of s**.”* The crowd gasped in disbelief, some even booing as Rhodes dropped the microphone and walked away. Cena, momentarily taken aback, simply smirked, shaking his head as Raw cut to commercial, leaving fans to process what had just transpired.
Fallout and Reactions
Social media exploded with reactions, with fans split between supporting Rhodes’ fiery passion and criticizing his harsh words toward a WWE legend. Many speculated that this confrontation could lead to a blockbuster match at an upcoming pay-per-view event, possibly even SummerSlam or WrestleMania Backlash.
One thing is certain—Cody Rhodes vs. John Cena has just become one of the most talked-about feuds in modern WWE history.
