John Cena Could Gain an Unexpected Ally at WWE SummerSlam

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 7: <> during WWE’s Money in the Bank at Intuit Dome on June 7, 2025 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by <>/WWE)

SummerSlam 2025 expands to a two-night format at MetLife Stadium, with The Rock absent due to his acting schedule.
A speculative storyline suggests Triple H could return as a heel, aligning with John Cena to revive The Authority faction.
The angle could stem from Triple H's unresolved history with Cody Rhodes, leading to a potential Cena vs. Rhodes rematch at SummerSlam.

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With SummerSlam 2025 expanding to a two-night format at MetLife Stadium, the absence of The Rock due to his acting schedule could create a significant void. A speculative angle proposes a major storyline shift to fill that gap, centered around Triple H making a return to an on-screen capacity. This scenario involves him turning heel, a move that would leverage recent fan sentiment and culminate in an alliance with the current 17-time world champion, John Cena.

Such a development would see the resurrection of The Authority faction, this time fronted by Cena. The narrative logic for Triple H’s heel turn could be rooted in his history with Cody Rhodes. During his time in AEW, Rhodes publicly took shots at Triple H and famously destroyed a throne resembling his signature one, providing ample motivation for a long-term story where Triple H confronts Rhodes for his past actions.

This potential storyline would unfold within the context of Cena’s current championship run, which began after he defeated Rhodes at WrestleMania 41. Cena is scheduled to team with Logan Paul against Rhodes and Jey Uso in a matter of hours. A rematch between Cena and Rhodes is considered a strong possibility for the upcoming New Jersey event.