Eric Bischoff Critiques Cena-Rhodes Match at WrestleMania 41

WrestleMania 41's main event, featuring John Cena defeating Cody Rhodes to claim the WWE Undisputed World Championship and break Ric Flair’s record, received significant criticism from both fans and wrestling analysts. While Cena's achievement was historic, many, including WWE Hall of Famer Eric Bischoff, felt the match lacked chemistry, emotional impact, and compelling storytelling, with Bischoff specifically noting a 'soft' and unremarkable heel turn. The event's conclusion has been compared unfavorably to past underwhelming WrestleMania finales, drawing parallels to notorious missteps in WWE history such as the WrestleMania 9 main event. Critics argue that the unconvincing build-up and uninspired execution left audiences dissatisfied, recalling other instances when the company failed to deliver a memorable or satisfying climax to its biggest annual show. The general sentiment is that both Cena and Rhodes share responsibility for not elevating the match, and that WWE missed an opportunity to create a truly impactful moment. This widespread disappointment has sparked broader conversations about the direction of WrestleMania main events and WWE booking.