As Cody Rhodes basks in the glory of his historic Undisputed WWE Championship win at WrestleMania XL, WWE Hall of Famer Bully Ray has shared his thoughts on what the American Nightmare needs to do to establish himself as a credible champion. Speaking on Busted Open Radio, Bully Ray emphasized the importance of frequent title defenses to add legitimacy to the championship. This strategy is particularly noteworthy, given Roman Reigns’ relatively infrequent title defenses during his reign as Undisputed WWE Champion.
Bully Ray’s sentiments highlight the immense potential for Cody Rhodes to separate himself from his predecessors and cement his legacy in the WWE. With Roman Reigns’ title reign marred by limited title defenses, Bully Ray sees an opportunity for Cody Rhodes to do what the former champion couldn’t – establish a credible and consistent championship reign.
Cody Rhodes has already demonstrated his commitment to defending his title, successfully fending off AJ Styles’ challenge at the Backlash Premium Live Event in France. Moreover, his upcoming appearance at the King and Queen of the Ring Premium Live Event in Saudi Arabia later this month indicates his willingness to put his title on the line.
Bully Ray’s suggestion for Cody Rhodes to defend his title more frequently is more than just a passing comment. It speaks to the essence of what it means to be a champion in the WWE. A champion’s reign is often defined by the number of successful title defenses, and Cody Rhodes has an opportunity to rewrite the script and set a new standard.
Cody Rhodes’ emotional victory at WrestleMania XL was made all the more poignant by the poignant words of his brother, Dustin, who told him, “You’re doing it now,” in the aftermath of his win. These simple yet powerful words underscore the idea that Cody Rhodes has finally achieved what he set out to do when he returned to the WWE.
As Cody Rhodes looks to solidify his reign as the Undisputed WWE Champion, he would do well to heed Bully Ray’s advice. With a strong showing at the King and Queen of the Ring, and a commitment to regular title defenses, Cody Rhodes can silence his doubters and prove himself as a force to be reckoned with in the WWE.