Recently, at a WWE event in London’s O2 Arena, Cody Rhodes and Natalya were spotted hanging out backstage with Anthony Joshua, a two-time former Unified Heavyweight Boxing World Champion.
Anthony Joshua, a 34-year-old British boxing sensation, is renowned for holding prestigious titles like WBO, IBF, and WBA (Super) throughout his illustrious career.
The event, held on April 19, 2024, marked WWE’s return to the iconic O2 Arena in London, where the 2023 Money in the Bank had also taken place.
Cody Rhodes defended his Undisputed WWE Championship against Shinsuke Nakamura, successfully retaining the title. Meanwhile, Natalya secured a quick victory over Shayna Baszler in a singles match.
Several snapshots surfaced on X/Twitter showing Anthony Joshua backstage, posing with Cody Rhodes and his WWE Title. Additionally, the boxing champion had the opportunity to meet Natalya, a former Divas Champion.
Cody Rhodes Reflects on WrestleMania 40 and Stone Cold’s Absence
At this year’s WrestleMania, Cody Rhodes made headlines by dethroning Roman Reigns and claiming the Undisputed WWE Championship, ending Reigns’ 1316-day reign as champion. Despite expectations for Stone Cold Steve Austin’s appearance, it didn’t materialize, reportedly due to financial disagreements between Austin and WWE.
In an interview with Sports Illustrated, Cody Rhodes expressed his admiration for Stone Cold, acknowledging his immense impact during the Attitude Era. He also praised Austin for setting the stage for the current era of wrestling and expressed gratitude for the path paved by legends like Austin.
Upcoming Championship Match for Cody Rhodes
Following the latest SmackDown episode, WWE announced that Cody Rhodes would defend his championship against AJ Styles at the upcoming Backlash France Premium Live Event.
