WrestleMania 41 Night 2: John Cena Stuns the World, Steals Undisputed Title from Cody Rhodes– In a WrestleMania moment that will be debated for years, John Cena shocked the WWE Universe, defeating Cody Rhodes to become a record-breaking 17-time World Champion—but not without controversy.
With Travis Scott’s surprise interference tipping the scales, Cena’s victory capped off a night of highs and lows at WrestleMania 41, leaving fans divided over the finish to WWE’s biggest show of the year.
Main Event Breakdown: Cena’s Last Ride or WWE’s Big Mistake?
The Match: A Slow Burn with a Chaotic Finish
- Cody Rhodes, fresh off his legendary WrestleMania 40 victory, entered as the fan favorite.
- John Cena, in what was billed as his final WrestleMania match, played the methodical veteran, slowing the pace and frustrating Rhodes.
- The turning point? Travis Scott (yes, the rapper) distracted Rhodes, allowing Cena to hit the Attitude Adjustment for the win.
Fan Reaction: Mixed to Negative
- While Cena’s 17th title win is historic, many fans felt the Travis Scott involvement cheapened the moment.
- Comparisons to WrestleMania X8’s Rock vs. Hogan were made—except this time, Cena played the villain, refusing to give fans the happy ending they wanted.
- Rhodes, despite losing, got massive sympathy, setting up what could be an epic redemption arc.
What’s Next?
- Cena as a part-time champion? Will he drop it soon, or is this a transitional reign?
- Rhodes’ chase continues—does he regain the title at SummerSlam?
- Travis Scott in WWE? Was this a one-off, or will he appear again?
Other Major Moments from WrestleMania 41 Night 2
1. IYO SKY Retains Women’s World Title in Instant Classic
- Triple Threat Match (vs. Rhea Ripley & Bianca Belair) stole the show early.
- High-flying, hard-hitting action—already being called one of the best women’s matches in ‘Mania history.
- SKY’s heel tactics secured the win, proving she’s WWE’s top female villain.
2. Dominik Mysterio Finally Wins Gold
- Fatal 4-Way for the Intercontinental Title (vs. Bron Breakker, Finn Bálor, Penta).
- Judgment Day’s sole champion after Rhea Ripley lost earlier.
- Crowd booed relentlessly—Dom is WWE’s most hated heel, and it’s glorious.
3. Becky Lynch Returns, Wins Tag Titles with Lyra Valkyria
- Shocking comeback after months away.
- Dethroned Liv Morgan & Raquel Rodriguez in a fun, fast-paced match.
- Valkyria now double champion (also holds Women’s Intercontinental Title).
4. Drew McIntyre Wins Sin City Street Fight
- Brutal, weapon-filled brawl vs. Damian Priest.
- McIntyre’s hard-hitting style shined—will this lead to a world title run?
5. Logan Paul Beats AJ Styles
- Another impressive showing from the part-time megastar.
- How long until he’s WWE Champion?
Biggest Takeaways from WrestleMania 41 Night 2
✅ IYO SKY vs. Ripley vs. Belair was MOTN – Women’s division continues to shine.
✅ Dominik Mysterio is WWE’s top heel – And now he’s got gold to prove it.
✅ Becky Lynch’s return pops the crowd – Huge momentum for the women’s tag division.
❓ Cena’s win leaves questions – Was this the right call for WrestleMania’s main event?
❌ Travis Scott’s involvement felt forced – Did WWE overdo the celebrity factor?
Final Thoughts: A Night of Highs and Lows
WrestleMania 41 Night 2 had stellar matches (IYO’s triple threat, Dom’s IC win) but a controversial main event that may overshadow the positives.
Was Cena’s victory the right move?
- Yes, if it leads to Rhodes’ ultimate triumph later.
- No, if it was just for a cheap pop and Cena disappears again.
One thing’s for sure: WWE has set up major stories for the rest of 2024.
Predictions for the Aftermath
- Cody Rhodes gets his rematch at SummerSlam.
- Dominik Mysterio vs. Gunther for the IC Title?
- Becky Lynch & Lyra Valkyria dominate the tag division.
