The Final Boss may shake things up in Paris. Could John Cena’s fate be sealed tonight?
The Rock has not been seen in WWE since Elimination Chamber 2025, where John Cena shocked fans by turning heel and aligning with The Final Boss after Cody Rhodes refused to fall in line. Now, with Clash in Paris looming, speculation is growing that the Brahma Bull could reappear on the global stage.
Reports suggest The Rock may show up after the main event match between John Cena and Logan Paul. While many expect Brock Lesnar’s return to close the show, there is growing buzz that The Final Boss could instead step into the spotlight.
One possible angle would see The Rock use his authority as a member of TKO’s Board of Directors. In this scenario, he could fire former World Heavyweight Champion John Cena, blaming him for betraying their alliance and rejecting his influence. This speculation gained momentum after The Rock shared on Instagram that he is currently in Europe, fueling belief that Clash in Paris might host another shocking WWE moment.
However, John Cena could also flip the story on its head. By hijacking the post-Clash edition of Friday Night SmackDown, Cena might declare that his loyalty lies with the fans, not The Rock. Such a move would reinforce his “Super Cena” persona and set the stage for Triple H to restore him to WWE’s ranks. This could allow Cena to continue his retirement tour while deepening the tensions between The Rock and Triple H—a rivalry that has been simmering since the road to WrestleMania XL.
Still, it must be stressed that these outcomes remain speculative. WWE has not confirmed any plans, and surprises are often kept under wraps until the moment they unfold.
Wrestling veteran feels WWE ruined The Rock’s creative ideas
Former WWE writer Vince Russo, speaking on BroDown with Mac Davis, criticized how the company altered The Rock’s creative direction. Russo noted that The Final Boss had intended for Cody Rhodes to turn heel, but the decision was made instead to turn John Cena heel.
He described the move as a major misstep that left Cena’s new character without a clear path forward.