John Cena recently sparked a buzz on social media with a cryptic Instagram post of Cody Rhodes dressed as his old Stardust character, but with a twist. The unexpected photo had fans wondering if Cena is teasing a match with Rhodes during his 2025 farewell tour.
In a recent Instagram post, John Cena showcases Cody Rhodes in his “American Nightmare” persona, incorporating Stardust’s face paint and outfit to create a unique appearance. The American flag-like attire, shaped like a star, sparked curiosity—was Cena hinting at a possible future match with Rhodes?
Fans got excited, especially with Cena’s 2025 farewell tour coming up. Everyone is curious about who Cena will fight at WrestleMania. While Cody may not face Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 41 because of the ongoing Bloodline story, a match between Cena and Rhodes seems quite possible.
Later, Rhodes cleared up the mystery by posting a surprising photo with Cena, explaining the cryptic vibe behind Cena’s Instagram post.
Cody Rhodes posts photo with John Cena at Nightmare Factory
WWE Undisputed Champ Cody Rhodes recently shared a photo of John Cena visiting his training center, the Nightmare Factory, in Atlanta.
The picture depicts John Cena engaging with trainees, a connection to the Stardust-themed image he previously posted on Instagram.
The Nightmare Factory @JohnCena X @WWEID pic.twitter.com/T1tP0SpCPS
— Cody Rhodes (@CodyRhodes) November 14, 2024
Cena’s visit is part of his farewell tour leading to his last match at WrestleMania 2025, fueling talk of a potential match between the two stars.
Though Rhodes didn’t directly comment on Cena’s visit and support for the WWE ID program, the photo he shared showed his clear respect for the 16-time champion.
