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- Apr 7, 2024; Philadelphia, PA, USA; The Rock and John Cena interfere during the WWE Universal Championship match between Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes during Wrestlemania XL Sunday at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images

John Cena vs The Rock: WWE’s Ultimate Rivalry Might Finally Get Its Epic Conclusion

Originally posted on Total Apex Sports | By Fahad Hamid | Last updated Sep 1, 2025 7:54 AM ET

Listen, wrestling fans have been through more false alarms than a fire station having a bad day, but this time the buzz around a potential John Cena vs The Rock showdown feels different. And honestly? It’s about damn time.

The Rock’s Paris Mystery: Is The Final Boss Coming Back?

Here’s where things get interesting (and slightly ridiculous, as WWE tends to do). The Rock hasn’t graced us with his presence since Elimination Chamber 2025, where Cena shocked everyone by turning heel faster than a politician during election season. Now, with Clash in Paris on the horizon, wrestling insiders are practically vibrating with speculation that The People’s Champion might just crash the party.

The rumor mill is working overtime, suggesting The Rock could show up after the main event between Cena and Logan Paul. Sure, everyone’s expecting Brock Lesnar to make his grand return, but wouldn’t it be just like WWE to pull a classic bait-and-switch? The Rock even posted on Instagram that he’s currently in Europe, which has sent fans into detective mode faster than Sherlock Holmes on espresso.

But here’s the kicker – The Rock could use his real-life authority as a TKO Board of Directors member to literally fire Cena. Talk about mixing business with pleasure. The storyline writes itself: The Final Boss blames the Leader of the Cenation for betraying their alliance and rejecting his influence. It’s corporate drama meets sports entertainment, and honestly, it’s the kind of meta storytelling that makes wrestling simultaneously brilliant and completely bonkers.

Why Cena Might Actually Save Himself This Time

Don’t count out the master of “never give up” just yet. Cena could flip this whole narrative on its head faster than his famous Five Knuckle Shuffle. Picture this: he hijacks Friday Night SmackDown after Clash in Paris, declares his loyalty lies with the fans (shocking, we know), and basically tells The Rock to take his corporate authority and shove it.

This move would reinforce that whole “Super Cena” persona we’ve all grown to love and hate in equal measure. Plus, it sets up Triple H to swoop in and restore Cena to WWE’s good graces, allowing his retirement tour to continue while adding more fuel to the Rock vs Triple H fire that’s been simmering since WrestleMania XL.

The Creative Mess Behind the Scenes

Speaking of things going sideways, former WWE writer Vince Russo recently threw some serious shade at how WWE handled The Rock’s creative vision. According to Russo, The Final Boss originally wanted Cody Rhodes to turn heel, but WWE decided to flip Cena instead. The result? A heel turn that left Cena’s character wandering around like a lost tourist in Times Square.

It’s the kind of behind-the-scenes drama that makes you wonder if WWE’s creative team operates by throwing darts at a board covered in wrestler names and storyline possibilities.

The Emotional Rollercoaster That Is Wrestling Fandom

Here’s the thing about wrestling fans – we’re gluttons for punishment wrapped in nostalgic hope. We’ve been teasing ourselves with the possibility of Cena vs The Rock III for years, calling it “fantasy booking” while secretly crossing our fingers like kids waiting for Christmas morning.

The dynamic between these two titans has always been a perfect blend of respect and competitive tension that could power a small city. Cena even apologized for some of the personal comments that fueled their legendary feud, which honestly makes their relationship more mature than most reality TV stars.

What This All Means for Wrestling’s Future

Whether this rumored confrontation actually happens or remains another wrestling “what if,” one thing’s certain – the mere possibility has reignited one of WWE’s most iconic rivalries. The fanbase is split between those desperately wanting closure and others who think some legends should stay legendary.

But let’s be real here: in a world where wrestling storylines can change faster than a teenager’s mood, nothing is guaranteed until someone’s music hits and they’re walking down that ramp.

The potential for Cena vs The Rock to finally get its proper conclusion has wrestling enthusiasts everywhere holding their breath. Will it happen? Will it live up to the hype? Or will we be left with another case of “almost but not quite”?

Only time will tell, but one thing’s for sure – if this showdown does happen, it’ll be the kind of spectacle that reminds us why we fell in love with professional wrestling in the first place.

This article first appeared on Total Apex Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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