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WWE makes a huge announcement on John Cena

SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS, JUL 18 – John Cena returns to WWE SmackDown to officially sign the contract with Cody Rhodes for their SummerSlam title rematch, following Rhodes' King of the Ring tournament victory.

  • WWE announced on X that Undisputed WWE Champion John Cena will be in a contract-signing segment with Cody Rhodes on WWE SmackDown, scheduled for July 18, 2025, at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas.
  • Having won the King of the Ring tournament led to Cody Rhodes earning his SummerSlam title shot as WWE announced Cena's defense against Rhodes at SummerSlam on August 2 and August 3, 2025, in a rematch of WrestleMania 41.
  • In a surprising turn, Cena revealed he had a movie to shoot but would give Rhodes a rematch, prompting speculation about the match's outcome, as the match was declared a Street Fight for the title.
  • The episode served as the fallout of Saturday Night’s Main Event and Evolution, with WWE fans in the US able to tune into USA Network, while international fans can watch SmackDown live on Netflix.
  • With SummerSlam just weeks away, WWE SummerSlam's upcoming event will test the Cena–Rhodes rivalry at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
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Inside The Ropes broke the news in on Thursday, July 17, 2025.
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