Welcome to the latest edition of WWE News Roundup. In today’s roundup, we’ll cover exciting stories revolving around Rhea Ripley, Roman Reigns, AJ Styles, and Cody Rhodes.
1. Bill Apter Predicts Nia Jax Could Squash Rhea Ripley at WWE Elimination Chamber
Rhea Ripley is set to defend her Women’s World Championship against Nia Jax at Elimination Chamber. Wrestling veteran Bill Apter believes that Nia Jax, the Irresistible Force, could end up squashing Rhea Ripley at the event.
Apter stated, “Nia Jax will squash Rhea Ripley and take that belt. Rhea Ripley in character won’t say it, but she fears Nia Jax.” He predicts a potential rematch at WrestleMania where Rhea Ripley, now a fan-favorite heel, tries to win back the championship.
2. AJ Styles Officially Out of The O.C
AJ Styles returned as a heel earlier this year and had issues with his stablemates Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson. The tensions within The O.C. led to the faction’s implosion, and Wade Barrett announced on commentary that AJ Styles is no longer associated with the group.
Styles is currently engaged in a feud with LA Knight, who cost him in his Elimination Chamber qualifying match against Drew McIntyre on SmackDown.
Let him cook @CodyRhodes pic.twitter.com/q6dvtHuWBP
— Logan Paul (@LoganPaul) February 9, 2024
3. Mickie James Believes Cody Rhodes Won’t Finish the Story at WWE WrestleMania 40
Cody Rhodes is set to face Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 40, continuing their storyline. Mickie James believes that Cody Rhodes will once again fall short of finishing the story at WrestleMania.
She speculates that with The Bloodline now involved, Cody might not achieve his goal, emphasizing that “blood is thicker than water.”
4. Roman Reigns Breaks Silence
Following the WrestleMania 40 Kickoff event where Cody Rhodes chose Roman Reigns as his opponent, Roman Reigns broke his silence on social media.
WWE released a WrestleMania 40 teaser featuring The Rock, Roman Reigns, Cody Rhodes, and Seth Rollins. Reigns reacted to the teaser on social media, setting the stage for the upcoming developments in the storyline.
Roman Reigns and The Rock are expected to address Cody Rhodes’ actions at the media event on WWE SmackDown this Friday. The storyline has taken unexpected turns, and fans eagerly anticipate how it will unfold in the lead-up to WrestleMania 40.
