Cody Rhodes recently opened up about a personal and awkward moment, recounting a story that involved Triple H and unfolded on a WWE bus, showcasing the sometimes unpredictable backstage life of wrestling’s stars. The Cody Rhodes embarrassing incident with Triple H on WWE bus happened just days after he and Jey Uso secured victory over John Cena and Logan Paul during the main event of WWE Money in the Bank.
Behind the Scenes: How the WWE Bus Mishap Happened
Following his main event performance, Cody Rhodes spoke to Damian Priest on the What Do You Wanna Talk About? podcast, revealing an embarrassing episode involving WWE’s Chief Content Officer, Triple H, also known as The King of Kings. During a routine bus ride, an unexpected turn led to a comedic disaster as Rhodes described his accidental fall onto Triple H.
“And the bus turned, and it took a hard turn, and right as it turned, I fell towards Hunter, and my entire crotch was just locked into his face, and because of the gravity and the centripetal forces that are happening here, I could not get back. I couldn’t pull myself back and he’s just going… [flails arms around] ‘What the?!’ and then we get to a straight-away, and I don’t want to… we think of him now in a professional sense, and we will obviously keep that, but he had a lot of words for me,” Cody Rhodes said. —Cody Rhodes, WWE Superstar
This lighthearted, albeit mortifying, moment lingered for some time as Rhodes struggled to free himself, while Triple H reacted in understandable surprise. The incident gave fans rare insight into the unpredictable and human side of wrestling superstars, showing that accidental moments can happen even among the industry’s most senior figures like Triple H, whose presence commands significant respect within WWE.
Recent Events in Cody Rhodes’ WWE Career
The candid confession comes at a challenging point in Rhodes’ career. At WrestleMania 41, Cody Rhodes lost the Undisputed WWE Championship to none other than John Cena. This defeat signaled a temporary hiatus for Rhodes, causing speculation about his future in the company. Meanwhile, John Cena is scheduled to defend the championship against CM Punk at WWE Night of Champions on June 28 in Saudi Arabia, keeping eyes fixed on the title’s trajectory after Rhodes’ loss.
While fans witnessed Rhodes’ vulnerable side on the bus, the atmosphere around his wrestling persona remains tense and charged with emotion. The outcome of WrestleMania reignited debates over his position at the top of WWE, especially as John Cena moves forward with major title matches in cities like Saudi Arabia, and other stars like CM Punk await their chance.
Vince Russo’s Strong Critique of Rhodes’ Promo
Amid these dramatic developments, Cody Rhodes became the subject of harsh criticism from wrestling veteran Vince Russo. On an episode of Sportskeeda Wrestling’s BroDown, Russo dissected Rhodes’ recent SmackDown promo, expressing clear disappointment in his delivery and comparing it to theatrical acting rather than traditional wrestling storytelling.
“I did figure out why Cody was away for like six weeks. I was watching his promo closely and I was watching him, I think in the last six weeks, did he develop Tourette’s? When did Cody get Tourette’s? Bro, I swear to God, Cody should be doing Shakespearean plays. I got to tell you. And Dutch worked with the man, It blows me away that this guy came from the loins of the great Dusty Rhodes. This kid is everything his father was not,” Russo said. —Vince Russo, Wrestling Analyst
Russo’s remarks intensified discussion around Rhodes’ skills and persona, referencing the legacy of Dusty Rhodes and positing that Cody’s current approach lacks the essence fans associate with The American Nightmare’s lineage. Other wrestling personalities, such as Dutch Mantel, were drawn into the conversation as Russo compared the generational differences and expectations in the industry.
Looking Ahead for Cody Rhodes and WWE
The recent string of events—Rhodes’ embarrassing moment with Triple H, his loss in a headline championship match, and the tough feedback from Vince Russo—underscore a period of turbulence and emotional highs and lows for the WWE star. While Mick Foley’s potential retirement in AEW and events like Saturday Night’s Main Event continue to keep the industry abuzz, speculation surrounds how Rhodes will bounce back and redefine his place in WWE’s evolving storylines.
The saga has left many eager to see if Rhodes can leverage these personal and professional challenges to inspire a return to form, or if the weight of recent setbacks and public scrutiny will reshape the legacy he’s building in the wrestling world.
