Cope (Adam Copeland FKA Edge in WWE) and John Cena spent years as on-screen rivals in WWE, often battling for the WWE Championship. Cope was the antagonist in the story, combating Cena at every turn. Things have changed in 2025 with Cena turning his back on the fans while Cope is beloved in AEW.

Hulk Hogan recently shared his perspective on major happenings within his former company, particularly John Cena's significant character shift. Hogan's own last appearance before a WWE crowd, at the Raw on Netflix premiere, saw him receive a negative reaction while promoting his beer brand.