WWE superstar Cody Rhodes recently spoke to Fightful about a wide range of topics, including his thoughts on the new world heavyweight championship (currently held by Seth Rollins) and whether winning that title would “finish” the American Nightmare’s story. Highlights from the interview can be found below.
In the interview, Cody Rhodes addressed the speculation surrounding the possibility of him dethroning Roman Reigns to “finish” his story. He clarified that it was never something on the table, as his return to WWE had a clear story and goal. Rhodes emphasized that the physical hardware of the belt, the new world heavyweight championship, is highly coveted by all superstars. He mentioned signing a replica belt at an appearance, expressing the desire that every wrestler has for championship gold. Rhodes acknowledged the importance of the new title but stated that it is not directly related to the “finish the story” theme.
Regarding the potential of winning the new world heavyweight title, Cody Rhodes expressed a nonchalant attitude. He believes that the world of professional wrestling is unpredictable, with news, scandals, and exciting events occurring on a daily basis. Rhodes wants to let his current run in WWE ride and see where it takes him. He does not view winning the title as diminishing anything but rather as an opportunity to represent Raw, the show he is currently on. Rhodes recognizes the significance of the massive title and the responsibility that comes with it.
In a separate interview, Cody Rhodes reflected on his return from injury at the Royal Rumble and how it coincided with the height of Sami Zayn’s popularity. The details of this interview can be found on Wrestling Headlines.
Cody Rhodes’ thoughts on the new world heavyweight championship and its relation to his story have shed light on his mindset and aspirations within WWE. While he clarifies that dethroning Roman Reigns was never part of the plan, Rhodes acknowledges the importance of the title and the desire every wrestler has for championship gold. He remains open to the unpredictable nature of the wrestling industry and embraces the opportunity to represent Raw with the world heavyweight title.
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(H/T and transcribed by Fightful)
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