Foley upbeat on WWE after SummerSlam, praises Rhodes and Cena

Mick Foley, the Hall of Fame wrestling legend known for the hardcore era he helped define, has offered an upbeat assessment of WWE’s trajectory following SummerSlam 2025. In multiple appearances around the event, Foley praised the two-night premium live event, highlighted the standout performances of Cody Rhodes and John Cena, and pointed to Rhea Ripley and Becky Lynch as key pillars of a deep, rising roster. He argued that WWE’s talent development and main-stage readiness are paying off, signaling a strong outlook for the company in the coming years.

Rhodes’ ascent to the Undisputed WWE Championship at SummerSlam’s second night was a focal point of Foley’s praise. Rhodes defeated Cena to claim the championship, a victory that has already fed into a storyline with Drew McIntyre as Rhodes seeks to establish himself as WWE’s newest top star on a familiar, high-profile stage. Foley called the Rhodes-Cena clash “really delivered the goods,” underscoring how the match helped recapture the excitement around a WrestleMania rematch that had drawn mixed reactions, while also noting Cena’s ongoing presence and television relevance through a new program with Brock Lesnar during...