The WWE Universe is rife with speculation as Hall of Famer “Stone Cold” Steve Austin is rumored to make a dramatic return at WrestleMania 41, potentially aligning with Cody Rhodes against the newly formed alliance of John Cena and The Rock.
According to sources, Austin’s possible involvement has added a new dimension to the highly anticipated event, with WWE further fueling speculation by confirming his presence at WWE World in Las Vegas during WrestleMania weekend.
This has led many fans to believe that the Texas Rattlesnake could step back into the ring for the first time since his electrifying match against Kevin Owens at WrestleMania 38 in 2022.
Adding further intrigue, Austin previously hinted at his willingness to support Rhodes during an appearance on The Unlikely with Adrian Hernandez podcast.
His return could tilt the balance in the ongoing war between Rhodes and the unexpected Cena-Rock alliance.
The rivalry took a shocking turn when John Cena stunned the wrestling world with a heel turn at Elimination Chamber 2025, betraying his long-standing heroic persona for the first time in over two decades.
Cena sided with The Rock after Rhodes refused to join “The Final Boss,” signaling a dramatic shift in his career trajectory.
Once WWE’s ultimate babyface, Cena’s transformation is believed to stem from resentment towards Rhodes’ rapid ascent since his 2022 return.
His final year in WWE has been historic, beginning with the announcement of his retirement tour on the debut episode of Raw on Netflix on January 6, 2024. Cena later confirmed at Money in the Bank 2024 that 2025 would mark his last full-time year in WWE.
Despite aiming for a record-breaking 17th world championship to surpass Ric Flair’s legendary 16-title reign, Cena’s path to WrestleMania 41 took a detour.
After entering the Royal Rumble 2025 in Indianapolis on February 1, his hopes of headlining the grand event were crushed when “Main Event” Jey Uso eliminated him, securing a World Heavyweight Championship match against Gunther.
With WrestleMania 41 set for April 19-20, 2025, at Allegiant Stadium in Paradise, Nevada, WWE has confirmed its marquee bouts.
Jey Uso will challenge Gunther for the World Heavyweight Championship, while Cena is set to face Cody Rhodes for the Undisputed WWE Championship.
As the event draws near, the wrestling world eagerly awaits to see if “Stone Cold” Steve Austin will indeed return to the squared circle, potentially shaping one of the most unforgettable WrestleMania moments in history.
