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Cody Rhodes has admitted that he’s unsure how his long-term future in WWE will unfold. The American Nightmare captured his second WWE Championship at SummerSlam, defeating John Cena in a brutal Street Fight to reclaim the gold. Since making his return to the company in 2022, Rhodes has been consistently featured in marquee storylines and has solidified himself as one of WWE’s top babyfaces, often seen as the face of the brand. His success and rising profile have also opened doors outside of the wrestling world, presenting him with new opportunities.
Speaking on the SI Media With Jimmy Traina podcast, Rhodes was asked if he would ever consider a schedule similar to Roman Reigns, working part-time while still holding a prominent role in WWE. He acknowledged that, with the growing number of non-WWE projects coming his way, shifting to a lighter workload in the future is not something he can entirely rule out.
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 Logan Paul has taken a shot at John Cena following the veteran’s recent babyface turn. Cena dropped the Undisputed WWE Championship to Cody Rhodes in the main event of SummerSlam 2025, marking the end of his 17th world title reign. Speaking on his ImPaulsive podcast, The Maverick didn’t hold back, suggesting that Cena’s shift back to a fan-favorite persona was less about wrestling strategy and more about personal image. Paul claimed that Cena was pandering to the audience during what he described as a WWE retirement tour, even going so far as to suggest the former champion was going through a midlife crisis. His remarks add another. |  Drew McIntyre has made his intentions clear after his brutal post-match attack on Cody Rhodes during last Friday’s episode of WWE SmackDown. Just days after Rhodes defeated John Cena at SummerSlam to capture the Undisputed WWE Championship, he and Cena joined forces to take on McIntyre and Logan Paul in the show’s main event. While Rhodes and Cena picked up the win, the celebration was short-lived, as McIntyre blindsided the new champion and delivered a devastating Claymore through the announce table. Following the ambush, McIntyre posted a workout video on Instagram, making a pointed statement about his future goals. He claimed he was training to “carry the company again,” signaling his desire to dethrone Rhodes and reclaim his spot at the top of WWE. His comments suggest that a heated rivalry between the two could be on the horizon. |
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John Cena’s shocking takedown at the hands of a returning Brock Lesnar at SummerSlam 2025 left fans expecting the two to square off next, making it all the more surprising when WWE announced Logan Paul as Cena’s opponent for Clash in Paris. The announcement came after Logan confronted Cena on last week’s SmackDown, with a heated exchange setting up their August 31 showdown. While the move sparked disappointment among fans who anticipated a Cena–Lesnar clash, new backstage details have revealed why WWE went in a different direction.
According to Dave Meltzer of Wrestling Observer Radio, WWE intentionally held off on booking Brock Lesnar for Clash in Paris because they have plans for him to compete at an unannounced September 20 premium live event. The strategy appears to be aimed at having Lesnar’s return match go head-to-head with AEW’s All In 2025, setting the stage for maximum buzz and competition between the two promotions.
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Cody Rhodes’ triumphant moment at SummerSlam 2025, where he defeated John Cena to reclaim the Undisputed WWE Championship, was short-lived. Just days later on SmackDown, Drew McIntyre launched a vicious assault on The American Nightmare, signaling his intentions to be the next challenger for the gold. While WWE has yet to officially confirm the bout, all signs point toward a Rhodes vs. McIntyre clash headlining the upcoming Clash in Paris premium live event.
With SummerSlam delivering several major twists, WWE will likely keep the momentum going in Paris, possibly featuring a shocking return. One potential curveball could see The Rock, a figure from Rhodes’ past, reemerge to side with McIntyre. If that happens, the interference could pave the way for McIntyre to dethrone Rhodes, creating another seismic shift in the company’s main event landscape.
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ANALYSIS CORNER
WWE Clash in Paris 2025 is shaping up to be one of the year’s biggest international spectacles, with several high-profile matches already confirmed. Given the scale of the event, the Triple H-led creative team is expected to stack the card even further in the coming weeks, adding more blockbuster bouts to keep global fans hooked.
In true premium live event fashion, Clash in Paris could also feature some shocking character shifts, with potential babyface and heel turns woven into the night’s storylines. These dramatic transformations have become a tried-and-true way to make major events must-watch, and this show may well deliver a few unexpected swerves that could alter WWE’s landscape heading into the fall.
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