Following his triumph at WrestleMania XL, Cody Rhodes is holding the Undisputed WWE Championship, but wrestling veteran Bully Ray suggests his reign might not last long. Ray expressed openness to the idea of The Rock returning to WWE to dethrone Rhodes from his SmackDown throne.
The encounter between Rhodes and The Rock on RAW after WrestleMania XL hinted at unsettled business between the two, with The Great One eyeing the coveted title.
Bully Ray, on the Busted Open podcast, voiced his opinion on the matter, indicating that Rhodes’ narrative as an underdog overcoming challenges might continue with a title loss to The Rock.
Ray expressed,
“I would not even mind The Rock taking that strap off of Cody and making Cody chase again (…) I don’t believe that Cody needs to have some kind of credible, long run à la Roman or anybody else.”
In another development, Cody Rhodes is set to defend his title against AJ Styles at the 2024 Backlash Premium Live Event in France. This match marks the first time the two wrestling stalwarts will clash in a singles bout.
Despite Styles’ extensive experience, including facing Cody’s late father, Dusty Rhodes, this will be their first meeting.
As Backlash approaches, speculation surrounds the outcome of this match. If Rhodes were to lose his title in his inaugural defense, it would undoubtedly surprise and disappoint many fans.
However, with AJ Styles’ track record as a two-time world champion, the showdown promises to be a thrilling encounter, leaving fans eager to witness the outcome.
