Amidst the hype for the upcoming WWE Championship match between champion Cody Rhodes and challenger John Cena at WrestleMania 41, Ric Flair weighed in with his prediction on Busted Open Radio, favoring Rhodes to retain the title.
Flair cited Rhodes’ current momentum as a key factor. “Because he’s on a roll,” Flair stated simply as his reason for picking the reigning champion. He further elaborated, suggesting Cena’s own mindset might lean towards putting Rhodes over. “To be honest with you, I don’t think John wants to retire with the title,” Flair speculated. “John is a company guy. He wants what’s best for business.”
Flair also touched upon the broader wrestling landscape and his current affiliation with AEW, acknowledging it impacts his ability to participate directly in WWE events. “I’m happy for everybody. It’s going to be a great show. I’m glad there’s two companies because that’s more opportunities for guys to work,” he said, before adding, “but it’s very difficult for me to participate in the activities while I’m working for Tony [Khan], and Tony, make no mistake about it, is the greatest guy in the world…”
Ultimately, Flair believes Cody Rhodes should continue his championship reign if faced with the challenge of John Cena, viewing Cena as someone who prioritizes the company’s future over a final title run for himself.
If you use any portion of the quotes from this article please credit Busted Open Radio with a h/t to WrestlingNews.co for the transcription.
