Cody Rhodes pulled out a banned heel move at SummerSlam.
Cody Rhodes was in action against John Cena in a Street Fight at SummerSlam. The stars have been in a massive feud en route to the Biggest Party of the Summer, as The American Nightmare attempts to win back his world title. The build-up to the WrestleMania rematch saw Rhodes bring out his vicious side, while John Cena turned babyface on the SmackDown before SummerSlam.
Now, it seems Rhodes has brought out another side to himself.
Cody Rhodes Used A Piledriver On John Cena At SummerSlam
Cody Rhodes was trying to put Cena down for good at the PLE and was forced to bring out the piledriver. The piledriver has long been banned by WWE and is usually used by heels to brutally assault their opponents.
HOLY SHIT 🤯🤯🤯
CODY RHODES HITS THE PILEDRIVER ON CENA!#SummerSlampic.twitter.com/76kIbIAQNJ
— The Movement – Pro Wrestling (@TheMovementXx) August 4, 2025
Kevin Owens was seen using the move on Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton, putting them on the shelf in their feud late last year and earlier this feud.
Now, it seems Rhodes is not hesitating to use the move as he planted Cena with the piledriver in the middle of the ring. It is a dangerous move and can brutally injure stars who take the move.