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On this week’s WWE Smackdown, John Cena and Cody Rhodes met each other before their much-awaited rematch for the WWE Championship in the upcoming SummerSlam, set to be held at the MetLife Stadium. Rhodes had previously said that he wants the old John Cena back and not the new version. Ahead of the massive contest, Cena appeared on the ring with his babyface. Previously, WWE witnessed the villainous side of Cena, who allied with The Rock and beat up Rhodes. In Wrestlemania 41, at Elimination Chamber, Cena emerged victorious in the eponymous match against Rhodes. Last month, Rhodes also forced Cena to sign a contract to make their title clash official.
Prior to the rematch against Rhodes, Cena expressed gratitude to Rhodes and also dissed The Rock, who was responsible for Cena’s new version. "I told you that I was exhausted. And that a match at SummerSlam would be too difficult for me. You didn’t listen. You assaulted me. You forged my signature. And you forced me into one of the most dangerous matches in WWE, on one of its grandest stages, for its biggest championship. I only got one thing left to say to you: Thank you,” remarked the veteran wrestler.
John Cena claims to remain intact with his babyface image
John Cena asserted that this was his real babyface turn. He said that he was renouncing his mission to 'ruin wrestling'- something that had been his punchline during his heel phase. “I want to leave here with this. After my last match, I want to take this home with me. But it’s not because I want to ruin wrestling. Jeez, you guys know, I don’t want to ruin wrestling, I love wrestling. I want to take this home with me, so after I’m gone, you guys don’t forget about me," added Cena.
Following this scene, both Cena and Rhodes were seen making the moment memorable with a couple of beer cans. Cena is all set to conclude his WWE career this December after being a part of the entertainment wrestling company for more than 23 years.
