WWE SmackDown April 18: Cody Rhodes nails John Cena with a Cross Rhodes again ahead of WrestleMania 41

WWE SmackDown April 18: John Cena and Cody Rhodes came face-to-face for the final time before WrestleMania 41 on the latest episode of SmackDown. The Cenation Leader insulted the fans and lashed out at his opponent for rejecting The Rock¡¯s offer at Elimination Chamber 2025. ¡®QB1¡¯ responded by reminding the soon-to-retire star of the ¡®you can¡¯t wrestle¡¯ chants that have been haunting him throughout his illustrious career. Cena then tried to deliver an AA to ¡®The American Nightmare¡¯ but received a devastating Cross Rhodes for his troubles.

Cody Rhodes lays out John Cena

Cody Rhodes is set to defend the Undisputed Championship against John Cena at WrestleMania 41. This will mark the Franchise Player¡¯s last appearance at ¡®The Show of Shows¡¯. Tonight on SmackDown, Cody tried to address the crowd ahead of the biggest fight of his life, but was interrupted by John Cena.

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The veteran ran down his foe and the WWE Universe. He called the fans ¡®losers¡¯ He then bashed Cody Rhodes for not accepting The Rock¡¯s offer at Elimination Chamber 2025. QB1 responded by reminding Cena of the ¡®you can¡¯t wrestle¡¯ chants that have become synonymous with him. The veteran tried to hit him with an AA but received a thunderous Cross Rhodes instead. This scene was eerily similar to what happened on Raw some time ago.

About WrestleMania 41

WrestleMania 41 is touted to be the biggest spectacle of the year. Its card includes the likes of Dominik Mysterio, El Grande Americano, Bron Breakker, and AJ Styles. The ¡®Showcase of the Immortals¡¯ will be held in Las Vegas over the weekend.

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