Cody Rhodes Getting Removed From Raw After PPV?
In a highly anticipated matchup, Cody Rhodes is expected to face the formidable Brock Lesnar at WWE Night of Champions on May 27. However, Rhodes finds himself facing this challenge under the circumstances. not so ideal. American Nightmare suffered a scripted injury, believed to be a broken arm, in a recent RAW episode, and this development has generated considerable attention and speculation in the wrestling community.
According to Bryan Alvarez on Wrestling Observer Radio, Cody could be forced to miss about eight weeks after the game, as the broken arm doesn’t heal immediately. This extended hiatus could be part of WWE’s plan to enhance the drama and realism surrounding Rhodes’ storyline, reminiscent of his previous build-up of a torn muscle before Hell in a Cell. Despite winning that match against Seth Rollins, Rhodes then had to take several months off to legally recuperate.
It’s also possible that Cody Rhodes could take advantage of this injury angle to take some time off after the Night of Champions, effectively creating an opportunity to sell the injury. It’s worth noting, however, that WWE may be reluctant to lose his presence in the meantime.
I know, and he’s the key man, he’s the main event in these home shows and he’s the biggest draw right now. So it’s an interesting plot, isn’t it? Will they keep him out for a while? My guy thinks maybe that’s how Brock wins the second fight and Cody saves face, ‘oh, he fought Brock with a broken arm’, and they split a win each and they could fight another one later or maybe they just turned Cody into a great superhero.
Cody Rhodes currently holds a key position in the company, leading in-house performances and one of the most prominent attraction cards on the road. Thus, the plot unfolding around his injury presents a compelling dilemma.
Perhaps this was a way for Brock Lesnar to win their second encounter while also allowing Cody to save face, as fans might assume he lost because of his heroic effort when he broke his arm. . This should draw the scoreline at each win, potentially paving the way for another matchup between the two sides at the end of the line. Alternatively, WWE could choose to portray Cody Rhodes as a resilient and indomitable superhero.
It remains to be seen how WWE will navigate this situation and book Cody Rhodes accordingly. The company is trying to put an element of reality into this aspect, but its success depends on giving Rhodes the time it needs to heal. Alternatively, this injury could be a good reason for Rhodes to stop immediately pursuing a new WWE world heavyweight championship, further adding to the appeal of his character’s trajectory. Fans eagerly await WWE’s creative decisions and the unfolding of this intriguing storyline.
