WWE Championship Contest: Cody Rhodes Ranks as Favorite Over John Cena for Title Victory
WWE SummerSlam 2025: John Cena and Cody Rhodes Set for Epic Showdown
John Cena and Cody Rhodes are set to square off in a highly anticipated main event match at this year's WWE SummerSlam, with Rhodes heavily favored to dethrone Cena and become the new WWE Champion.
Cena won the WWE Championship by defeating Cody Rhodes following the Elimination Chamber match earlier this year. Since then, he has defended the title twice. However, current betting odds suggest that Rhodes has a strong chance of winning the title back at SummerSlam.
Rhodes is currently at -300 odds, translating to about a 75% implied probability, compared to Cena's underdog status with +230 odds[1]. This indicates a significant industry expectation that Rhodes will dethrone Cena at this major summer event.
Expert predictions also favor Rhodes' win. Michael Brookhouse from CBS Sports suggests that Rhodes' victory would rejuvenate the storyline and move away from what some perceive as a stale Cena title reign. Brookhouse argues that Rhodes' win would allow WWE to "steady the ship" and set Cena on a path toward a redemption arc and eventual retirement with a strong concluding narrative[2].
While some still consider a Cena win possible given his babyface turn and legacy status, current market and expert views lean towards a Rhodes victory. A win for Cena would give him a chance to become an 18-time WWE Champion, but it could also move him on to his next rivalry on the Farewell Tour.
If Rhodes wins, it could set up a trilogy match for the WWE Championship during the Farewell Tour. Alternatively, a Cena win could close a chapter in their rivalry and move Cena on to a new opponent.
In a surprising twist, the WWE Unreal docuseries suggests that storylines in WWE may not be set in stone. This could mean that anything is possible in the lead up to SummerSlam, adding an extra layer of excitement to the highly anticipated event.
For the first time, WWE SummerSlam is taking place over both Saturday and Sunday. Fans can catch the action live on Saturday and Sunday, with John Cena and Cody Rhodes' main event match scheduled for the final night of the event.
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Sports betting enthusiasts might find the odds for the WWE Championship at this year's SummerSlam interesting, with Cody Rhodes at -300, implying a 75% chance of victory, while John Cena is an underdog with +230 odds. Betting sites suggest that Rhodes has a strong chance of dethroning Cena, aligning with expert predictions favoring a Rhodes win.
