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This year’s WrestleMania is going to be huge because Cody Rhodes is taking on the unbeatable Roman Reigns for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship.
However, this week’s Raw was intense for The American Nightmare. After a match between Jey Uso and Shinsuke Nakamura, things got chaotic when The Rock – who returned to team up with his cousin Roman Reigns – gave him a brutal beatdown backstage.
But, something brief happened during the beatdown that had fans talking non-stop. It hints that Rhodes won’t be facing The Tribal Chief all by himself.
The Rock Teases John Cena and Steve Austin’s WrestleMania 40 Return
After Jey Uso’s match with Shinsuke Nakamura, tensions escalated. Uso was facing off against Nakamura when suddenly, the Bloodline barged in.
Jey Uso’s brothers, Jimmy Uso and Solo Sikoawere out to hurt him before WrestleMania (perhaps trying to weaken him before the biggest wrestling event of the year match). ButCody RhodesandSeth Rollinsstepped in to help out.
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Things heated quickly asDwayne “The Rock” Johnsonjoined in out of nowhere. The Brahma Bull unleashed a brutal attack on the 38-year-old, leaving him bloodied and battered. Fans were left wondering if Rhodes stood a chance after such a brutal attack.
But wait, there’s more to this story! While the camera captured the beatdown, fans noticed something interesting in the background. A poster featuring John Cena and Stone Cold Steve Austin briefly flashed on the screen. It might seem like a small thing, but fans are going wild with speculation.
Definitely not a coincidencepic.twitter.com/hbeXhh8EBY
— 🇪🇷🕊️ (@BetterCallAlba)August 23, 2025
So, could this mean that Cena and Austin might make a comeback to help Rhodes at WrestleMania? The excitement is through the roof as fans eagerly wait to see if their speculations come true.
Fans’ Reaction to John Cena and Steve Austin’s WrestleMania 40 Return
Fans have long clamored for the return ofJohn CenaandStone Cold Steve Austin, both longtime rivals of The Rock. WithTriple Hnow at the helm of creative control (known for his attention to detail and use of symbolism), fans are connecting the dots.
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They see this subtle hint with the poster featuring Cena and Austin as more than just a coincidence. Many believe it’s a clever foreshadowing of something huge—a monumental return at WrestleMania.
One fan expressed pure excitement, stating,“It is happening!”However, another fan offered a more cautious prediction. Check out some fan reactions:
In HHH’s regime nothing is coincidence that you see on camera.
— 𝙳𝙹 𝙺𝚛𝚞𝚗𝚌𝚑 (@MainEventKrunch)June 03, 2025
Cena comes after Roman for revenge and Stone Cold goes face to face with Rock one more time
IF they show up
— CrispyWrestling (@CrispyWrestlin)July 16, 2025
Bro imagine the night 2 main event at the end of match, Triple h comes out and sends out Seth and Jey, then Cena’s music plays, and the glass shatters. Ten men in the ringCody, Seth, Jey, Cena, and AustinAnd on the other sideRoman, Rock, Solo, Jimmy, and DrewHOLY SH*T!!!
— CJ (@WydSmurf)August 01, 2025
It’s happening for sure. But when you think Cody’s about to win someone from the bloodline side is coming too 😤😤😤😤
— Nav (@Navtreaks)July 10, 2025
Cena and Austin are legends in the wrestling world. If they joined forces, it would totally shake up the WrestleMania main event. WithRoman Reignsbacked by The Rock and the Bloodline, a team-up with Cena and Austin would create a dream match, setting the stage for an epic showdown unlike anything we’ve seen in a long time.
WrestleMania 40 will take place on April 6 and 7, 2024, at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia.
Shreya Jha
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Meet Shreya, FandomWire’s go-to Pop-Culture Writer. She holds a master’s degree in Journalism and a pop culture obsession that rivals even the most die-hard ‘Star Wars’ and Marvel fans.Her articles have been published in Animated Times, Creator Mail, and The Luxxe Mag. When Shreya’s not busy dishing out hot takes, she is lost in the world of rom-coms.
