John Cena to reveal a new alliance with 7 times WWE champion on Smackdown before Summerslam? Potential explored

The new WWE champion John Cena is expected to make his first appearance on WWE TV since his defense of the successful title against CM Punk in Night of Champions almost three weeks ago. Cody Rhodes having won the King of the Ring 2025 tournament in the same evening, the two men should now collide for the title in Summerslam just over two weeks of tonight.

In Summerslam, another marquee match should present Drew McIntyre and Logan Paul in the action of the Tag team against Randy Orton and the nominated artist at Grammy Jelly Roll. The accumulation of the match, despite the initial skepticism, was quite entertaining, to say the least. Nevertheless, given the alliances and conflicts at stake, focused on Cody Rhodes, the show tonight can see a form of unlikely alliance between John Cena and the seven times WWE champion, Drew McIntyre.

McIntyre, who is a triple world champion, a unique intercontinental champion, a unique NXT champion and a double team champion, is already engaged in direct and indirect conflicts with Rhodes, who, of course, is firmly ally in Randy Orton. Meanwhile, Cena has also already forged an alliance with Logan Paul, who should team up with the Scottish psychopath of Summerslam.

In addition to his next match against the American Nightmare, the never seen in 17, after winning the undisputed Cody WWE championship, had his first defense against the viper in the wrong. Both, of course, share one of the most emblematic rivalries in the history of the struggle.

With Cody Rhodes and John Cena who should sign the contract for their undisputed WWE championship match this evening on Smackdown, an alliance with McIntyre could help Cena once again the psychological advantage compared to Cody before the biggest party in the summer. He could also prepare the ground for certain major shenanigans of the main event of Rhodes / Cena, recalling Wrestlemania 40.

The WWE Shenanigan formula culminated in Philadelphia because the interference was built and made sense, and the creative team led by Triple H could begin to do the same on Smackdown. With McIntyre one of the most legitimate challengers in the throne, if Cody recovers it to Summerslam, his alliance with Cena could also add another layer to the possible Rhodes-McIntyre Feud blockbuster.

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John Cena’s retirement tour approaches its end

John Cena is halfway through his farewell tour, with only five months to play, since his last match was confirmed in mid-December. There are only 15 dates left, apparently with just over 10 post-Summerslam dates.

Cody Rhodes is expected to return to the undisputed WWE championship in Summerslam, the events taking place during the biggest summer party, apparently to lead Cena’s face before the last stage of her farewell tour.

It remains to be seen if a shocking double turn occurs in Summerslam, but with the unpredictable nature of the WWE universe, especially in the New Jersey region, this can be a major factor when you consider the future of some of the main stars of the company.