As the WWE universe gears up for the highly anticipated King and Queen of the Ring Premium Live Event in Saudi Arabia, reigning Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes is preparing to put his title on the line against a formidable opponent. On the latest episode of SmackDown, General Manager Nick Aldis announced that Logan Paul will be challenging Rhodes for the championship at the upcoming event.
This development comes as no surprise, given the recent interactions between Rhodes and Aldis on SmackDown. The two have a history of competing against each other outside of WWE, with Aldis even sharing a heartfelt message and a throwback picture from one of their matches in NWA on social media. It seems that their professional respect for each other has not faded, even as they assume new roles within the company.
The road to the King and Queen of the Ring PLE is being paved with a contract signing segment on next week’s SmackDown, where Rhodes and Paul will make their match official. The United States Champion is set to put his skills to the test against the reigning champion, and fans are eagerly anticipating the outcome.
Interestingly, Nick Aldis has been making waves as the General Manager of SmackDown since October 2023. Prior to taking on the role, Aldis compete against Rhodes multiple times in 2018. In a fascinating twist, Aldis has credited Rhodes for the late success of his pro wrestling career, as he revealed on the Generation of Wrestling podcast.
While Aldis has been focusing on his managerial duties, his in-ring career has taken a backseat. His last match was at an independent show in October 2023. It remains to be seen whether he will return to active competition within WWE.
As the WWE Universe looks forward to the King and Queen of the Ring PLE, all eyes will be on Cody Rhodes as he puts his title on the line against Logan Paul. With the added dynamic of Nick Aldis’ history with Rhodes, this match promises to be an unforgettable encounter.