Cody Rhodes, the current Undisputed WWE Champion, has firmly ruled out the possibility of a WWE heel turn despite ongoing fan speculation. Following his win at SummerSlam over John Cena, Rhodes made clear that he has no desire to shift to a villainous role in WWE’s storyline.
Rumors about Rhodes potentially turning heel have circulated ever since The Rock teasingly offered to buy his soul earlier this year. Although John Cena made the surprising heel turn instead, fans continued to wonder if Rhodes might eventually follow a similar path.
Discussion on Potential Heel Turn During Podcast Appearance
Addressing the topic once again during an episode of the podcast What Do You Wanna Talk About?, hosted with fellow WWE star Becky Lynch, Rhodes expressed his reluctance to adopt a villainous persona. He stated plainly that he “doesn’t have any interest” in becoming a bad guy, admitting uncertainty about whether his heart would fully commit to such a character.
He said:
“I don’t have any interest. None. I just don’t know if I could do it, I don’t know if my heart would be in it.”
—Cody Rhodes, WWE Champion
Upcoming WWE Championship Defense and Future Outlook
Rhodes appears focused on his imminent title defense against Drew McIntyre, expected to take place around September 20. With no WWE plans reported for him to turn heel, he remains a top face in the company’s current landscape.
This reluctance to embrace a darker role highlights Rhodes’s personal connection to his character, suggesting he may continue to lead as a heroic figure rather than adopting the antagonistic roles often involved in major story arcs.
As the WWE narrative unfolds, fans can anticipate Rhodes staying true to his established persona while preparing for significant championship bouts and maintaining momentum following his high-profile victory over Cena at SummerSlam.
