Cody Rhodes continues to hold the title of the most beloved face in WWE, drawing unanimous adoration from fans.
Despite his absence during this Friday’s SmackDown taping, Cody found himself at the center of attention following The Rock’s scathing verbal assault, which not only delivered personal jabs at The American Nightmare but also conveyed a pointed message to his mother—a moment that deeply affected Cody during the March 11 RAW episode.
In a dark match after SmackDown concluded, Cody Rhodes faced off against his erstwhile tag team partner, Drew McIntyre, emerging victorious with a dramatic finish that saw McIntyre crashing through a table after a single punch from Cody, leading to a pinfall win.
Cody V/s Drew Mcintyre in a Dark Match At Tonight's #Smackdown 💥🔥
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Following the match, Cody exhibited his trademark generosity by gifting a lucky fan a broken piece of the table—a rather unconventional but undoubtedly cherished souvenir for any wrestling enthusiast.
Such moments, where superstars crash through tables in No DQ, No Holds Barred matches, often evoke chants of “We want tables” from the crowd, making such mementos all the more significant.
As the WWE universe eagerly awaits Cody’s return to SmackDown next week, anticipation reaches a fever pitch for a monumental segment.
Meanwhile, Roman Reigns, Cody’s adversary for WrestleMania 40 Night 2, is slated to make his return after his absence on the March 15 episode.
Their impending face-to-face encounter promises to be electrifying as tensions escalate between The Tribal Chief and The American Nightmare.
While The Rock’s consecutive appearances may come to an end, the spotlight now shifts towards the intensifying rivalry between Cody and Roman, which is set to headline Night 2 of WrestleMania 40.
Despite being somewhat overshadowed by The Rock’s presence in the Night 1 main event buildup, the upcoming showdown between Cody and Roman holds immense promise, brimming with animosity and anticipation.