The WWE champ apparently downplayed reports that rapper Travis Scott injured him with a stiff slap during the closing angle of Elimination Chamber on Mar. 1, but we saw the slap — and the damage on Cody Rhodes’ face when he appeared on SmackDown last Friday.

John Cena’s shocking heel turn at WWE Elimination Chamber left fans stunned — and Cody Rhodes injured. When Rhodes appeared on “Friday Night SmackDown” to address the brutal assault, the bruises on his face were clearly visible.

Backstage Heat and Fan Reactions. The reaction of the fans was swift on the internet. As one of the users responded sarcastically, “Did no one tell Travis that wrestling isn't r