After falling short in the WWE Men’s Royal Rumble Match, Cody Rhodes appeared energized on the latest SmackDown episode, announcing his entry into the Men’s Elimination Chamber Qualifying Match to secure a spot in the main event. During his promo, Rhodes responded sharply to CM Punk‘s description of Punk’s fight against Roman Reigns as a “d*ck measuring contest,” stating he was relieved not to be part of that match because he
“didn’t get the nickname Raheem for no reason.”
Following this bold statement, Brandi Rhodes, Cody’s wife, shared a supportive reaction on her X account, posting a gif with the message, “It’s true though,” accompanied by the caption “Well.”
Possible WWE Plans for Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania 42
Reports from Wrestling Observer suggest that Cody Rhodes, known as The American Nightmare, is poised to challenge Drew McIntyre, the newly crowned Undisputed WWE Champion, at WrestleMania 42. The matchup could potentially evolve into a Triple Threat Match with the inclusion of Jacob Fatu, a former United States Champion and ex-member of Bloodline 2.0.
The ongoing rivalry between Rhodes and McIntyre has been intense, especially since McIntyre unexpectedly won the title earlier this year by defeating Rhodes in a grueling Three Stages of Hell match. Jacob Fatu’s interference as the Samoan Werewolf played a significant role in Rhodes’ loss, heightening tensions leading into the upcoming event.
This situation leaves fans eager to see how WWE’s creative team will further develop the storylines involving Rhodes, a former two-time Undisputed Champion, and the other wrestlers involved in this high-stakes conflict.
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