Cody Rhodes’s Backlash Explodes as Fans Brand Him WWE’s New ‘Super Cena’ After Controversial Win Streak
Fan debate around Cody Rhodes is reaching a boiling point after his latest string of victories, with many now comparing him to John Cena during his most dominant era.
The “Super Cena” nickname was once used to describe Cena’s near-unstoppable booking—surviving brutal matches only to pull off last-minute wins. Now, a growing section of the fanbase believes Rhodes is being positioned in a similar way.
The conversation intensified following the February 13 episode of WWE SmackDown, where Rhodes scored a huge triple threat victory over Jacob Fatu and Sami Zayn in Dallas. The win officially secured his spot inside the Men’s Elimination Chamber match.
The stakes couldn’t be higher. The Chamber winner will go on to challenge for the WWE Championship at WrestleMania 42, putting Rhodes one step closer to yet another WrestleMania main event spotlight.
Shortly after SmackDown ended, social media erupted. The phrase “Cody Super Cena” quickly trended as fans argued that Rhodes is once again being pushed directly into the world title picture—something critics say is becoming predictable.
Rhodes’ recent history only fuels that narrative. After holding the Undisputed WWE Championship for roughly a year, he later reclaimed the title by defeating Cena at SummerSlam 2025, further cementing his position at the top of the company.
If Rhodes reaches the WrestleMania title match this year, it would mark his fourth straight championship bout on the grand stage and his fifth consecutive WrestleMania main event appearance—a streak rarely seen in modern WWE.
Whether fans see him as the company’s ultimate hero or its most protected star, one thing is clear: Cody Rhodes remains at the center of WWE’s biggest story heading into WrestleMania season.
