Cody Rhodes made a dramatic return to WWE programming at the Saturday Night’s Main Event on May 24, 2025, marking his first WWE appearance in approximately one month. Rhodes emerged during the main event, intervening in the WWE World Heavyweight Championship match between Jey Uso and Logan Paul when John Cena attempted to interfere.
The returning Cody Rhodes, who received a significant crowd reaction, directly engaged John Cena, saving Jey Uso from an attack. After a physical exchange, Rhodes delivered the Cross Rhodes to Cena, sending him out of the ring. This allowed Jey Uso to capitalize on the situation, subsequently defeating Logan Paul to retain his WWE World Heavyweight Championship.
Following the match, Cody Rhodes took to the microphone, confirming his return and readiness to compete. He then issued a direct challenge to John Cena and Logan Paul, proposing a tag team match that would see Rhodes team with Jey Uso against them at the upcoming Money in the Bank pay-per-view. John Cena offered no response before the broadcast concluded.
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Rhodes had been absent from WWE shows since WrestleMania 41, where he lost the Undisputed WWE Championship to John Cena, concluding a one-year title reign. Significant speculation and rumors, including suggestions his return would be “sooner rather than later,” had preceded his appearance, fueled by fan anticipation for his comeback at this particular event.
After Saturday Night’s Main Event concluded, Cody Rhodes delivered a message via social media directed at John Cena and Logan Paul. He posted: “@CodyRhodes You’ve ruined enough… See you both at #MITB”
You’ve ruined enough…
— Cody Rhodes (@CodyRhodes) May 25, 2025
See you both at #MITB
This return firmly places Cody Rhodes in a direct storyline with John Cena and Logan Paul, with the proposed Money in the Bank tag team match setting the stage for future confrontations and developments within WWE.
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