Cody Rhodes’ ascent to the pinnacle of WWE as the Undisputed WWE Universal Champion marks the beginning of a new era, but one seasoned observer believes there may be storm clouds on the horizon for the American Nightmare.
The saga of Cody’s rise to dethrone Roman Reigns was nothing short of legendary, solidifying his status as the premier babyface in WWE today and signaling a potentially lengthy reign ahead.
However, amidst the celebrations, a pressing issue looms large, as highlighted by veteran commentator Vince Russo: the lack of a credible heel opponent for Cody.
In a recent discussion on UnSKripted, Russo delved into the ramifications of this absence, expressing concern over the potential impact on Cody’s championship reign.
“Here’s the only thing you could do if you are them. And bro they have made so many mistakes that they don’t have the luxury of doing these things. Here is the only think you could do. The fact that he was finishing the story for a year, a year, a year, there ain’t no heel that’s gonna beat him. The only thing you could hang your hat on is if there’s a strong babyface, and you can create like the question, ‘Okay we know, we are pretty sure Cody is not gonna lose, but how are they going to get out of this?’ But they don’t even have a strong babyface bro to do that with.” [12:13 onwards]
Russo’s insights underscore a potential predicament for WWE’s creative team, as they grapple with the challenge of sustaining Cody’s momentum without a compelling antagonist in sight.
With the absence of a formidable heel threat, the narrative terrain appears barren, leaving fans and pundits alike to ponder the trajectory of Cody’s championship reign.
As the wrestling world awaits Cody Rhodes’ next move as the Undisputed WWE Universal Champion, the looming question remains: how will he navigate these turbulent waters in the weeks to come? Only time will tell as Cody prepares to defend his title against all odds.
