It’s been a year since Cody Rhodes’ unforgettable victory in Philadelphia, but at WrestleMania in Las Vegas, “The American Nightmare” found himself on the losing end. In a shocking turn of events, Rhodes was defeated by none other than John Cena — who now stands tall as WWE’s first-ever 17-time world champion, officially surpassing Ric Flair’s historic record of 16 titles. Cena, still very much the most dominant heel in pro wrestling today, cemented his legacy at the “Showcase of the Immortals.”
Sunday night’s Undisputed WWE Championship clash was a high-stakes battle that stretched close to 30 minutes, but it was a surprise assist that tipped the scales. In a twist no one saw coming, Travis Scott played a pivotal role in the outcome. While his involvement at Elimination Chamber made some sense, having the chart-topping rapper act as WWE’s new ultimate villain — essentially replacing The Rock — felt like a gamble that didn’t quite land.
Despite the magnitude of the moment and Cena’s history-making win, the crowd’s reaction on Sunday night was oddly subdued. The energy just didn’t match the moment, and that lukewarm response arguably became the real turning point of the match.
