The Rock, Cena, and the Most Unexpected Night of Champions Moment

The WWE universe is heating up behind the scenes with a wave of reports involving some of the biggest names in the business, including The Rock, John Cena, and even veteran referee Charles Robinson. From Cena’s shocking heel turn at Elimination Chamber to an unexpected comedic moment at Night of Champions, the backstage atmosphere has never been more intense and fans are eager to see what happens next.

One of the most talked-about topics is the upcoming Netflix docuseries WWE Unreal, set to premiere on July 29. Produced in collaboration with Omaha Productions, NFL Films, Skydance Sports, and WWE, the show promises to deliver an unprecedented behind-the-scenes look at WWE’s creative process. According to Post Wrestling, The Rock and his team were directly involved in the project, offering feedback and suggestions for the episodes in which he appears.

The fourth episode is expected to draw particular attention as it centers on John Cena’s shocking heel turn at Elimination Chamber when he attacked Cody Rhodes after winning the match. Although The Rock was present at the event, he did not actively participate in the Cena vs. Cody storyline that would later lead to WrestleMania 41. This episode may finally shed light on why The Rock stepped away from the storyline and how his influence lingered off-screen.

Interestingly, the fifth episode, which focuses entirely on WrestleMania 41, does not mention The Rock at all. That absence raises even more questions, especially considering how many fans expected him to play a major role at the biggest show of the year. While The Rock did address the situation later in an interview on The Pat McAfee Show, offering his side of the story, this docuseries may give fans a deeper look into what truly happened behind the curtain.

Charles Robinson, Cena and Pure Mayhem at Night of Champions

Meanwhile, Night of Champions gave fans one of the most unexpected and hilarious moments of the year. During the WWE Championship main event between John Cena and CM Punk, the referee was taken out, prompting Charles Robinson to sprint down the ramp to take over. But just as he reached the ring, Cena came flying into the frame and took Robinson out with a brutal shoulder tackle.

According to Fightful Select, everyone watching backstage broke into laughter at the spot’s timing. Thankfully, Robinson was unharmed, and the moment became an unplanned callback to his iconic GIF of running to the ring, now with a surprising Cena twist.

That was just one layer of a match that spiraled into complete chaos, featuring run-ins from Seth Rollins, Bron Breakker, Bronson Reed, Sami Zayn, and even Penta. In the end, Cena capitalized on Rollins hitting Punk with the Money in the Bank briefcase, pinning Punk to retain the WWE Championship.

Cena’s Turn, The Rock’s Silence, and a Flattened Ref

With so many overlapping storylines, shocking twists, and unexpected appearances, WWE once again proves it is an endless factory of drama and entertainment. The debut of WWE Unreal might answer plenty of questions but it is also likely to raise even more about WWE’s current creative direction and backstage decision-making.

One thing is clear, fans are watching closely, not just inside the ring, but behind the scenes as well.