WrestleMania 41 Night 2 of WWE Universe saw an end that was both historic and chaotic on Sunday, April 20, 2025, at Allegiant Stadium, as John Cena came down as the first-time 17-time world champion in the world. The win, however, was not won without trouble.
Interference Changes the Game Upside Down
In the headliner, Cena and Cody Rhodes wrestled for the Undisputed WWE Championship. What was supposed to be Rhodes’ crowning moment of the match, unfortunately, turned into an unexpected situation. Not a few seconds after Rhodes had finished his execution, Freddie Scott suddenly stood next to the referees and pushed the referee out of the ring.
Seeing the opening, Cena was able to give Rhodes a low blow and follow it with a title belt strike. The count was made and the title won when the referee returned to the ring. / So, one can conclude that Cena took the opportunity and with the help of a referee emerged as the winner and that is how the contest ended – controversy aside./
Unsurprisingly, this discordant moment negatively affected the fans’ reaction towards Rhodes.
CAena Surpasses One Legendary Record
As of the win, Cena formally overshadowed Flair’s 16 titles and thus claimed the most world titles in the history of WWE.
Confirming Cena as the new world champion, WWE disclosed a press statement that celebrated his legacy. However, the fans’ mixed reaction in the stadium and online suggested that the victory came at the sacrifice of ethics.
Simply the Press Continues after the Match: What? The Heel all the way! Cena?
On his part, after the match had ended, Cena went to the press conference of WrestleMania 41, but he decided to keep up with his new rude and silent personality and appeared munching chips. When he was quizzed about his current behavior, especially concerning Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s recent clash with him that ended up throwing aggro to the public, Cena just laughed at the interviewers, dismissing their questions saying they didn’t get any “clickbait” out of him. Munching chips, he simply replied, “This is real good stuff.” There was an instance that Cena was confronted with a serious question, and all of a sudden, he was in a good mood because he tried to hide his face with a mask.
One particularly dramatic moment was when a reporter asked him why he didn’t smile after such a big victory. Cena was like, “Are you serious right now? This kinda question looks like a clickbait one.” WWE’s official channel made the same moment public without mentioning the reporter and instead referring to John Cena as someone who showed up just so that he wouldn’t be fined a la Marshawn Lynch.
More WrestleMania 41 Night 2 Highlights
WrestleMania 41 had a lot of other memorable incidents apart from the last event unexpectedness:
Iyo Sky Retains Women’s Title
In a heart-stopping triple-threat match, Iyo Sky kept her Women’s World Championship against Rhea Ripley and Bianca Belair. Sky exhibited one hundred percent brilliant performance, a performance that was classic staying alive by kicking out loads of pin attempts until she finally got the fall.
Dominik Mysterio Claims Gold
Dominik Mysterio defeated Bron Breakker, Finn Bálor, and Penta in a fatal-four-way match and won the Intercontinental Championship. Mysterio’s heel tactics did not cease to attract the boos which were supported by his evidently high standards of in-ring dynamics.
Drew McIntyre Wins Brutal Street Fight
Drew McIntyre outlasted Damian Priest in a Sin City Street Fight to win one of the toughest matches of the evening. The match went all the way out of competition, and there was a bit of crowd involvement, thereby giving the occasion a sense of real chaos.
Logan Paul vs. AJ Styles Delivers High Spots
Logan Paul, after continuing WWE with his impressive career so far, performed equally with AJ Styles in an extremely high-flying and skillful match of athleticism. The winner was Styles, but Paul got accolades from fans and critically acclaimed reviews from the critics as well for his performance.
Paul Heyman’s Betrayal Echoes Beyond
The second night was full of thrills, but the reverberations from night one were still being felt. Paul Heyman’s administration with Seth Rollins – with that, he stabbed Roman Reigns and CM Punk in the back – was the number one topic of conversation behind the scenes. However, Heyman later clarified that he was trapped by Reigns’ dominance and thus was compelled to go to extraordinary lengths by Punk’s demands.
What Could be the Most Probable Scenario for Cena and WWE?
However, at the moment, Cena has not given any hint that he is thinking of retiring. But even though he has stated his plans to retire in 2025, his behavior on Sunday shows that he might indeed be causing problems in WWE until at least the nearest future.
As it stands, the viewers’ curiosity will be aroused about Monday Night Raw, where it is expected that the aftermath of Cena’s victory, the revelation of Heyman’s betrayal, and the development of the championship picture will play out.
