Since his return to WWE, Cody Rhodes has been driven to complete his story. After two years of relentless pursuit, he achieved his dream by defeating Roman Reigns and claiming the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship at WrestleMania 40 in an unforgettable showdown.
Now, fresh off this historic victory, Cody Rhodes is already eyeing his next challenge, poised to defend his title against his first challenger at Backlash: France. Last week, the road to Backlash intensified with two thrilling triple threat matches, where AJ Styles and LA Knight emerged triumphant.
Tonight, on the electrifying blue brand, these two victors collided in a high-stakes clash to determine the number one contender. In a showdown of WrestleMania rivals, Styles emerged victorious, setting the stage for an epic encounter.
In the aftermath of this pivotal match, WWE announced a major event for next week’s SmackDown: a contract signing between Cody Rhodes and AJ Styles for their showdown at WWE Backlash.
With contract signings historically prone to chaos and considering Styles’ recent descent into darkness, anticipation is high for what promises to be a combustible confrontation.
This bout at WWE Backlash marks the first-ever encounter between The American Nightmare and The Phenomenal One in the squared circle, adding an extra layer of intrigue to an already explosive showdown.
