Kevin Sullivan Explains Why Cody Rhodes Losing At WrestleMania 39 Was The Right Call

Professional wrestling veteran Kevin Sullivan recently shared his thoughts on Cody Rhodes’ loss at WrestleMania 39. Sullivan believes that the decision for The American Nightmare to lose was the right one, considering the potential backlash Cody would have faced if he had won the match.

In a recent episode of Sullivan’s podcast, “Tuesday with the Taskmaster,” he discussed the ending of WrestleMania 39 and highlighted the importance of following the storytelling legacy of Cody’s father, Dusty Rhodes.

Sullivan stated, “I think that if Cody had won, he would have got a backlash. People saying, ‘Oh, he just comes in and wins the belt while these guys have been here for years, busting their asses night after night, night after night?’ He needs to win the belt, but he needs to do what his father did if he’s playing his father’s story. His father put the heels over first, dumped all the heat, all the adversity. Then he beat Brock with a broken arm. I think they’re doing it perfectly.”

By having Cody Rhodes face challenges and setbacks before ultimately winning the championship, the story arc aligns with the legacy of Dusty Rhodes, who often portrayed an underdog character.

Sullivan also expressed his belief that Cody will eventually win the big one, referring to a potential victory over Roman Reigns. He mentioned the presence of other strong heels, such as Gunther, and the overall stacked talent roster in WWE, comparing it to the Attitude Era.

“I think that when he does [defeat Roman], then they have all four Samoans sitting right there. There’s all kinds of heels. Gunther, they have a stacked group of guys. I think this is the best talent they’ve had since the Attitude Era. I also think the next step for Roman is Hollywood,” Sullivan stated.

The wrestling world has been buzzing with opinions on Cody Rhodes’ journey, including Oscar-winning actor Matthew McConaughey. McConaughey recently shared his thoughts on what Cody has been doing in WWE, which can be read here.

With the support of industry veterans like Kevin Sullivan and the potential for future triumphs, Cody Rhodes continues to captivate audiences with his ongoing storyline. As fans eagerly await WrestleMania 40, the anticipation for Cody’s eventual championship win grows stronger.

(H/T and transcribed by Fightful)

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