WWE has been leaning into internet stardom lately, inviting viral creators to mix it up with full-time wrestlers. From Logan Paul holding championships to IShowSpeed’s chaotic Royal Rumble cameo, it’s clear the company sees social media stars as ratings gold.
These moments draw millions of eyeballs online, especially from younger fans who might not follow wrestling week to week. Now, another viral name is trying to get a piece of the action, and he’s not pulling punches.
Kai Cenat Fires Back at Cody Rhodes
On an episode of SmackDown a few weeks ago, Cody Rhodes casually name-dropped Kai Cenat while hyping up his star power. The reference wasn’t hostile, but Kai didn’t take it lightly. Reacting on a recent livestream, the YouTuber didn’t hold back.
KAI CALLING OUT CODY RHODES IN A WWE MATCH 🤯 pic.twitter.com/KgEwEbsdgl
— AMP (@AMPexclusive) June 13, 2025
“Cody, if I march my way up to that motherf**king ring, the next time I see you, I’m beating your a**, bro! I’ve got to get an apology, something. If I ever go to another WWE event, Cody, I’m calling you out! When I see you, I’m hopping in the ring. That’s it. That’s all I’m gonna say,” Kai said, clearly fired up.
The clip quickly went viral, splitting fans in the comments. Some were entertained, while others rolled their eyes.
One comment read, “I wanna see Kai get a Bron Breakker spear tbh,” referencing what happened to IShowSpeed at the Royal Rumble. Another wrote, “I see another IShowSpeed moment about to happen.”
While some supported Kai’s involvement, others didn’t hold back.
“I love how people are asking who when he was literally on RAW in January this year,” one said.
“Man we’ve hit a new low with this,” another commented.
The mix of hype, doubt, and sarcasm shows how divisive this streamer-wrestler crossover is becoming.
“Kai taking three Cross Rhodes,” one said.
“No space for industry plant streamers in WWE,” another added.
Could Cenat vs. Rhodes Actually Happen?
If WWE plays this right, a segment, or even a quick match, between Cenat and Rhodes could blow up online. It wouldn’t be a five-star classic, but it doesn’t need to be. This is about viral reach and fan engagement, not technical wrestling.
Speed’s Royal Rumble spot wasn’t just a gag. His appearance, reportedly set up by Triple H, gave WWE a major spike in online traction. Even a two-minute moment with Speed had fans talking for days.
Cenat stepping into the ring against WWE’s golden boy has the potential to turn out gold. Whether it’s a one-off face-off or something more, it would surely make mainstream headlines if it takes place.