On the latest episode of WWE Smackdown, the spotlight was on John Cena as he faced challenges from several WWE superstars for his WWE Championship. As Cena is on his farewell tour and will be retiring from in-ring performances in December, the stakes were high as Randy Orton, Cody Rhodes, CM Punk, and LA Knight all set their sights on his title.

The episode was filled with verbal battles, sneak attacks, and intense competition, including the King of the Ring tournament.

John Cena entered the arena to a divided crowd in Kentucky, with half supporting him and half against him. After turning 'heel' following the last Elimination Chamber, Cena revealed his plan that had been in motion for over a year. He recounted his journey from the Royal Rumble to earning a spot in the Chamber, defeating numerous opponents along the way.

As Cena was listing his accomplishments, Cody Rhodes interrupted to make a statement of his own.