Cena's heel turn and alignment with The Rock was one of sports' hottest stories last week. Rhodes fell victim to Cena's betrayal, but it's only fueling him ahead of their WrestleMania 41 title match. On Friday, Rhodes told everyone exactly how he felt about Cena's actions.

Cody Rhodes says if John Cena wants some at WrestleMania 41, then he can come get some. And LA Knight is once again the United States Champion. Here's everything that happened Friday night on WWE SmackDown.

As teased on "WWE Raw," we heard from Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton for the first time since their big angles at Elimination Chamber. Several champions also had matches, including Tiffany Stratton, Chelsea Green and Shinsuke Nakamura.

WWE Smackdown’s return to Knoxville just got even bigger. John Cena has been added to the list of wrestling stars appearing at WWE Smackdown in Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center on May 30. Food City Center made the announcement March 5.

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Cody Rhodes addressed John Cena‘s actions at WWE Elimination Chamber on the March 7th episode of WWE SmackDown. Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes appeared on Friday’s show. This marked his first appearance since John Cena turned heel and attacked him at WWE Elimination Chamber.

Just days after John Cena's shocking heel turn, WWE has announced him for more upcoming events. Cena's attack on Cody Rhodes, orchestrated by The Rock after Rhodes rejected his alliance at WWE Elimination Chamber, still has fans talking. This only intensified their WrestleMania 41 match for the Undisputed WWE Championship.

The real heel John Cena shocked wrestling fans -- and those who love pop culture -- with his recent heel turn. The legendary WWE Superstar will be appearing at a number of shows on television between now and the end of June.

John Cena faced big names on PPV during his first heel run in 2002-03. Here are all of Cena's PPV matches as a heel, definitively reviewed and ranked.