The WWE universe was abuzz with excitement following the latest announcement on Friday Night SmackDown, where General Manager Nick Aldis revealed Cody Rhodes’ next opponent. In a shocking twist, the Maverick emerged as the challenger, setting up a thrilling “Champion vs. Champion” match at the upcoming King and Queen of the Ring Premium Live Event in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
WWE Superstar Logan Paul, never one to miss an opportunity to express his opinion, took to social media to react to the news. Paul, known for his confidence and charisma, tweeted a five-word message that left fans buzzing. Referencing his previous “We want Cody” tweet, Paul declared, “I always get what I want,” implying that he had a hand in making the match happen.
This highly anticipated match will mark Cody Rhodes’ second televised title defense since winning the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship against Roman Reigns at WrestleMania XL. Rhodes successfully defended his title against AJ Styles at the Backlash 2024 Premium Live Event and will now face off against the Maverick. While it remains to be seen whether The American Nightmare can emerge victorious, one thing is certain – the stage is set for an electrifying encounter.
Corey Graves, a fellow WWE Superstar, recently praised Paul’s charisma and work ethic on The Gunz Show podcast, stating that the Maverick was born with charisma and always takes things seriously in the WWE. With Paul’s confidence and Graves’ endorsement, it’s clear that the WWE Universe is in for a treat come the King and Queen of the Ring Premium Live Event.
Interestingly, while the WWE has not confirmed whether the Cody Rhodes vs. Logan Paul match will be a Winner Takes All match, Rhodes has already made his intentions clear. On the latest episode of SmackDown, he vowed to become a Grand Slam Champion by winning the United States Championship at the event. As the hype surrounding this epic showdown continues to build, one thing is certain – fans are in for a thrilling ride.
