Speaking to WWE, Rhodes revealed the best advice he’s received from Cena. “The best advice that John Cena has ever given me, and he’s given it to numerous talent — it sounds redundant but it’s really not. Listen to the audience. If you do, you’ll never go wrong,” he said.

Undisputed WWE champion Cody Rhodes defeated NXT champion Oba Femi by DQ in a WWE vs. NXT showcase match at Saturday Night's Main Event.

Undisputed WWE Champion, Cody Rhodes, got emotional while talking about John Cena's retirement match at Saturday Night's Main Event.

The Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes was visibly emotional as John Cena competed in his retirement match. He was also seen crying as he witnessed his former rival retire.

An emotional Cody Rhodes lingered at ringside after Saturday Night’s Main Event, reflecting on John Cena’s legacy.

Cody Rhodes has a colossal problem on his hands. Undisputed WWE champion Rhodes got his first up-close look at NXT champion Oba Femi ahead of their match at WWE Saturday Night's Main Event, which coincides with John Cena's last match.

Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes opened Saturday Night's Main Event XLII, where he competed against NXT Champion Oba Femi.

The wrestling world was shocked at WWE Elimination Chamber when John Cena turned on Cody Rhodes and aligned with The Rock.