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Cody Rhodes is laser-focused on his upcoming title defense against John Cena later this month at WrestleMania 41.
Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes recently sat down with Fox News Digital. When asked how he was feeling heading into his match with John Cena at WrestleMania 41, Rhodes said he’s looking at it like a first-time match-up because he never believed that he’d be facing John Cena at the Showcase of the Immortals.
“I look at a lot of stuff now, like John and my match at WrestleMania 41. I really look at it like it’s the first time ever,” Cody Rhodes said. “John was somebody who came in and, not right away, but he did find his footing quickly in terms of who John Cena was going to be, and he waved that flag and carried his brand very firmly, very in a disciplined manner for as long as he did. Really helped pull the wagon at WWE during a transitional period as well.
Why Cody Rhodes is looking at this match with John Cena as a first-time matchup
“I feel like he’s always been that John for me – good guy or bad guy. You needed to work as hard, if not harder, and you need to get to his level, otherwise he was going to step over you and then leave you in the dust. So, now, looking at the matchup, that’s why I say it feels like a first-time-ever for me, because early in my career, I hadn’t found my footing. I didn’t know who I was.
“And now, especially judging from these past several interactions in the ring, I feel like we do know who each other are now. I couldn’t have put it in my wildest dreams that this would be a WrestleMania headline match and main event, especially under the circumstances it’s come under. But that’s the beautiful thing about pro wrestling; it’s too tough to call.”
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