Tommy Dreamer has cautioned that the Cody Rhodes crowd reaction seen during WWE SmackDown in Berlin may have significant consequences for WWE and its fanbase. The intense boos following Rhodes’ loss of the Undisputed WWE Championship to Drew McIntyre are being interpreted by Dreamer as a sign that the audience could be steering their hero into a darker role that many will wish they had avoided.
Berlin’s Boos and Tommy Dreamer’s Dire Prediction
On WWE SmackDown in Berlin, the atmosphere turned negative for Cody Rhodes as a vocal contingent loudly expressed their displeasure. Tommy Dreamer addressed these events, warning that the wrestler’s relationship with the fans stands at a crossroads. Dreamer said,
“If Cody turns on you and becomes a bad guy, don’t ever cheer for him because you made it happen… If you want heel Cody, beware of what you wish for.”
– Tommy Dreamer, Wrestling Commentator. Dreamer’s comments suggested that such audience reactions could influence WWE’s creative direction, resulting in changes that some fans may deeply regret.
Lessons from AEW and the Possibility of an Unlikable Cody
Referencing Cody Rhodes’ experience during his time with All Elite Wrestling, Dreamer highlighted how persistent negativity from crowds can force a performer and the company to shift course, even against initial plans. He clarified that, if Rhodes switched to a villainous persona, it would not be the type of charismatic or entertaining villain that viewers sometimes enjoy.
“Your worst scenario as a wrestling fan is a bad Cody Rhodes… you ain’t gonna like it.”
– Tommy Dreamer, Wrestling Commentator. According to Dreamer, the transformation could result in a character that distances rather than entertains the fans who helped enable the change.
The Pattern of Fan-Driven Change in Wrestling Storylines
Tommy Dreamer pointed out a familiar cycle in wrestling: when crowds persistently reject a central star, their response can fundamentally alter the performer’s trajectory and even the core storytelling patterns in the promotion. While WWE continues to present Cody Rhodes as a principal babyface, Dreamer’s remarks underline how persistent fan backlash can pressure writers and talent to embrace unwelcome changes. The situation in Berlin is just the latest example of how crowd energy has the potential to remake a superstar’s image and future.
Potential Repercussions and What Lies Ahead
If the pattern continues, the WWE universe might soon witness Cody Rhodes embrace a more antagonistic persona, something that could alter main event dynamics and shake up existing rivalries. Histories of other wrestlers like Drew McIntyre and even notable crossovers from AEW to WWE provide ample context for how drastically fan input can reshape careers. For now, Tommy Dreamer’s warning serves as both a caution and a challenge for audience members to consider the long-term effects of their reactions whenever they attend a WWE event or tune in from home.
