Cody Rhodes Drops Savage New WWE Shirt Taking a Shot at John Cena

Cody Rhodes just turned the merch table into a battleground—firing back at John Cena with a brand-new WWE t-shirt that’s straight-up calling out the 16-time world champion.

After being blindsided by Cena at Elimination Chamber 2025, Rhodes has been anything but quiet. He’s interrupted both of Cena’s appearances on Raw since, while Cena has leaned fully into his new heel persona, vowing to “ruin wrestling” and turn his back on the fans.

Now, the Undisputed WWE Champion is striking back—with a T-shirt that says it all. The front of the new shirt reads “I won’t give up”, while the back lands the knockout blow: “Cena did.”

The official product listing on WWEShop doubles down on the message, leaning into Rhodes’ growing reputation as the leader WWE needs.

“Even after being ruthlessly attacked by John Cena at Elimination Chamber 2025, Cody Rhodes was willing to hear his reasoning. Unfortunately for Cena, Rhodes found his explanation pitiful, meaning he has the responsibility of putting down a childhood hero gone rogue.”

The listing goes on to paint Rhodes as WWE’s new captain: “Show that you believe Cody Rhodes will defend the WWE Universe by snagging this I Won’t Give Up T-Shirt. One look at the stylized graphics on the front and back lets everyone know you’re backing the man fit to right the ship after its previous captain has committed treason.”

Yeah—treason. WWE isn’t holding anything back in building Rhodes vs. Cena for WrestleMania 41. With Cena gunning for a record-breaking 17th world title, the stakes are higher than ever—and the shirts are already doing damage before the first punch is thrown.

Do you think Cody’s shirt went too far, or is it the perfect shot back at Cena’s villain turn? Will Cena actually pull off a 17th world title win, or is this Rhodes’ era to run? Drop your take in the comments and let us know which side you’re on.