John Cena to face The Rock at WWE SummerSlam 2025? Exploring the possibilities

WWE SummerSlam 2025 will be held at MetLife Stadium

WWE has announced their ‘two-night’ SumerSlam 2025 event, which will take place in New Jersey on the 2nd and 3rd of August. WWE and the New Jersey Sports & Exposition Authority made the announcement together. Following the announcement, netizens quickly predicted that one of WWE’s (and Hollywood’s) greatest ticket buyers, John Cena, will undoubtedly attend the event as part of his ‘Farewell Tour”.

Cody Rhodes will defend his Undisputed WWE Championship against Elimination Chamber winner John Cena at WrestleMania 41 in Las Vegas. The Cenation Leader unexpectedly turned heel, teaming up with The Rock and launching a ferocious attack on Rhodes, leaving everyone bewildered.

John Cena bags another Guinness World Records for the longest face run in WWE history! pic.twitter.com/lwJyHeYolh

— KN Wrestling (@knwrestling) March 7, 2025

With Cena selling his soul to The Final Boss and turning heel for the first time in almost two decades, the excitement for John and Cody’s title match at WrestleMania 41 has peaked, altering the whole direction of The Show of Shows. Fans are really excited about this title battle.

JOHN CENA TURNED ON CODY RHODES AT #WWEChamber! pic.twitter.com/YYJz8aSYnt

— USA Network (@USANetwork) March 2, 2025

But what about a potential matchup between The Rock & John Cena. Those who don’t remember Cena & Rock had two of their careers best matches against each other at the grandest stage of them all. So, let’s look at the possibilities of both the Hollywood stars facing each other.

Possibilities of The Rock & John Cena facing each other

John Cena vs. The Rock at WWE SummerSlam 2025 might seem like a long shot right now, but recent developments hint at exciting possibilities. After Cena’s jaw-dropping heel turn at the Elimination Chamber—an angle that was meticulously planned for months, WWE fans are buzzing about his future direction.

Although his alliance with The Rock shocked longtime viewers, the timing couldn’t be more perfect with WrestleMania looming on the horizon. Many insiders speculate that Cena could redeem himself and turn face by SummerSlam, setting the stage for a dream match against The Final Boss himself.

What makes this potential matchup even more tantalizing is the venue. SummerSlam 2025 is scheduled to take place at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey the same iconic venue where Cena and The Rock last met.

Summerslam 2025 takes place in the same venue that John Cena and The Rock had their last match together pic.twitter.com/ld4GtxTbXY

— WrestlingWorldCC (@WrestlingWCC) March 9, 2025

This nostalgic backdrop adds an emotional layer to the possibility of a showdown between two of WWE’s most legendary figures. Imagine the energy as Cena, fresh off a dramatic heel turn and possible redemption arc, finally locks horns with The Rock in front of a raucous crowd in a venue rich with history.

While nothing is set in stone yet, the evolving storylines suggest that WWE could deliver a blockbuster encounter at SummerSlam. For now, fans remain hopeful and excited about what might unfold as Cena’s character journey takes another unexpected twist toward a spectacular face turn. Enjoy the anticipation as WWE continues to surprise and innovate!

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