Cody Rhodes’ celebrations as the Undisputed WWE Champion may be short-lived, as familiar foes begin to circle, eyeing a shot at the coveted title. Following his successful title defense against Logan Paul at King and Queen of the Ring in Saudi Arabia, Rhodes’ grip on the championship appears precarious.
Logan Paul, despite retaining his United States Championship, is not one to back down from a challenge. His recent Instagram posts boastfully highlighting his performance against Rhodes, and he has now shifted his attention to the questionable involvement of Saudi actor and comedian Ibrahim Al Hajjaj during their title match. Paul alleges that Al Hajjaj’s interference, which prevented him from using brass knuckles, affected the outcome of the match, and is likely to use this as ammunition to demand a rematch.
Meanwhile, AJ Styles, Cody Rhodes’ previous opponent, was seen in a heated exchange with SmackDown general manager Nick Aldis, pleading for another opportunity to challenge for the title. However, Aldis was unmoved, citing that Styles must go to the back of the queue and earn another shot at the title.
In a surprising twist, Cody Rhodes was spotted backstage on SmackDown, shaking hands with his former mentor, Randy Orton. While the encounter seemed innocuous on the surface, Orton’s lingering gaze at the Undisputed WWE Championship belt on Rhodes’ shoulder suggests there may be more to this reunion. A potential feud between the two could be brewing, especially if the creative team chooses to follow up on this storyline in the coming weeks.
With SummerSlam on the horizon, a Cody Rhodes vs. Randy Orton main event would undoubtedly be a thrilling prospect for fans. Although Clash at the Castle and Money in the Bank are scheduled to take place before SummerSlam, the WWE universe is abuzz with anticipation, waiting to see how these rivalries unfold. One thing is certain – Cody Rhodes’ reign as Undisputed WWE Champion is far from secure, and the road to SummerSlam will be filled with twists and turns.
