Cody Rhodes, despite being advertised for WWE SmackDown, did not make an appearance during the recent episode. The show mainly focused on the fallout from the WrestleMania XL Press Conference, featuring Triple H, Nick Aldis, and Adam Pearce.
However, in the post-SmackDown dark match, Cody Rhodes faced Solo Sikoa and secured a victory, marking only the second time he has defeated Sikoa in their encounters.
Cody Rhodes has been a prominent figure in recent headlines, initially for winning the Royal Rumble for the second consecutive year. However, he faced criticism for seemingly stepping back and allowing The Rock to take his spot at WrestleMania, generating widespread outrage among fans.
Fortunately, the situation took a turn when Cody officially declared his decision to challenge Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 40, setting the stage for a highly anticipated showdown between the two for the second consecutive year.
In the post-SmackDown dark match, Cody Rhodes confronted Solo Sikoa, marking their first encounter in nearly a year. Cody emerged victorious, securing his second win over Sikoa. Notably, Cody had previously handed Solo Sikoa a pinfall defeat on RAW ahead of WrestleMania 39.
While their previous encounter at WrestleMania ended in defeat for Cody Rhodes due to interference from Sikoa, the stage is now set for a conclusive resolution at WrestleMania 40 in Philadelphia. The renewed rivalry promises an exciting showdown between Cody Rhodes and Roman Reigns as they aim to deliver a memorable chapter in their ongoing storyline.
