John Cena Cody Rhodes Next Week Confirmed For Raw
WWE Raw presents its major broadcast of March 17, 2025 from the Forest National in Brussels, Belgium. WWE history will remember this event for bringing together the Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes and the legendary John Cena for their first-ever matchup since Cena turned heel at Elimination Chamber.
The Road to WrestleMania: A Brewing Storm
This intense rivalry between Cena and Rhodes began when Cena won his spot as number one contender at Elimination Chamber on February 23, 2025. The WWE Universe experienced a surprise when John Cena won the Men's Elimination Chamber match to become the Undisputed WWE Championship number one contender at WrestleMania 41. After winning his match Cena delivered a brutal assault to Cody Rhodes which led him to work with The Rock and Travis Scott. The unanticipated partnership with The Rock and Travis Scott as well as Cena's sudden change to villainy have generated numerous theories about his reasons.
Cody Rhodes' Response
Immediately after the incident Cody Rhodes delivered a direct verbal attack. During the March 10 Raw broadcast Rhodes called Cena a "moron" while forcefully declaring Cena would not win his 17th championship at WrestleMania. The animated promo delivered by Rhodes demonstrated escalating hatred between the wrestlers while establishing conditions for their upcoming heated fight.
March 17 Raw: What to Expect
Raw will deliver an important chapter in this escalating feud when both Rhodes and Cena appear. Fans expect a direct confrontation between Rhodes and Cena as they both appear on the upcoming show which will impact their WrestleMania fight. WWE confirmed both wrestlers will appear together at the event although it remains unclear if they will confront each other or their appearance will primarily serve to increase the WrestleMania tension.
Additional Highlights of the March 17 Raw
The Raw event in Brussels encompasses more than the story between Rhodes-Cena. The event showcases multiple high-risk matches in addition to its main event feature:
Bron Breakker faces Finn Bálor in a title defense to determine who will be Intercontinental Champion in a match that combines athletic prowess with strategic prowess.
Penta will enter a brutal battle with Ludwig Kaiser in the upcoming No Holds Barred Match.
The main card includes two singles matches where Jey Uso battles Austin Theory and Dakota Kai meets Ivy Nile to enhance the entertainment value.
Special Start Time and Broadcasting
The special kick-off time for this Raw episode will be 3 PM ET/12 PM PT because of its European broadcast area. The wrestling event will air live on Netflix after WWE struck an innovative $5 billion agreement with the streaming platform to become the sole provider for Monday Night Raw broadcasts in the US, Canada and UK.
The Bigger Picture: WrestleMania Implications
The events between Rhodes and Cena on March 17 will create lasting effects for their WrestleMania 41 match. Their wrestling bout gains historic importance because Cena pursues his 17th world title record. Multiple sources within WWE demonstrate that the promotion plans to highlight this match because of Cena's legendary reputation alongside Rhodes' present championship title.
Fan Anticipation and Speculation
WWE fans throughout the universe demonstrate great excitement. Many fans talk about Cena's heel turn because they want to know if he will join forces with The Rock and Travis Scott. Fans interpret this move either as a way to make Cena's character more fresh or as a sign that Rhodes represents the younger talent WWE plans to promote.
Conclusion
The WWE Raw broadcast on March 17, 2025 has all the indications of becoming an essential television moment. Wrestlemania fans will witness an unforgettable night of professional wrestling because Cody Rhodes and John Cena will meet in the same arena with multiple championship fights taking place before the biggest show of the year. The WWE Universe anticipates a future WrestleMania bout that will be remembered forever because of the ongoing developments in the relationship between Rhodes and Cena.
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