WWE Didn't Turn Cody Rhodes Heel Despite The Rock Pushing For It, Now We Apparently Know Why

Preparing for return? Cody Rhodes shows off stunning body shape amid WWE absence – TJR Wrestling

Cody Rhodes put the Undisputed WWE Championship on the line against John Cena at WrestleMania 41, and attempted to retain it. Unfortunately, The American Nightmare was unsuccessful, and The Champ secured the world record 17th World Champion in WWE. Since then, the former Undisputed WWE Champion has not been seen on WWE TV, and fans […]

WWE had plans to turn Cody Rhodes heel

The last few weeks have been particularly complicated for Cody Rhodes, who was going through one of the best moments of his entire career before being defeated by John Cena at WrestleMania 41 in the main event of 'Night 2'. The former world champion did not put in a performance that lived up to expectations in Las Vegas and was overwhelmed by the leader of the 'Cenation' - who is going through the last year of his career - also being damaged by …

WWE Has No Plans To Make Top Superstar A Heel: Report

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Report: The Latest On A Potential Heel Turn For Cody Rhodes In WWE

Photo Credit: WWE The Rock seems to really want to turn Cody Rhodes heel, but will he get his way? On the road to WrestleMania 41, The Rock pitched an idea to turn Cody heel, leading into the biggest show of the year. This idea eventually changed to John Cena turning heel instead. However, The Rock teased following WrestleMania that Rhodes turning heel is something they can get back to down the road. But will it actually happen? In an update fro…

Huge Backstage Update on Cody Rhodes’ Potential Heel Turn Emerges

WWE Rumors emerged about Cody Rhodes making a heel turn soon. But a new report claims WWE is keeping “The American Nightmare” right where he is, as one of the company’s biggest babyfaces. According to a new report from Fightful Select, there were indeed internal discussions earlier in 2024 about Rhodes turning heel. Possibly teaming with The Rock in the lead-up to WrestleMania. But those plans were quickly shot down. Multiple sources within WWE …

WWE Didn't Turn Cody Rhodes Heel Despite The Rock Pushing For It, Now We Apparently Know Why

The Rock pitched for Cody Rhodes to turn heel, but a new report from Fightful Select suggests there was never any real chance of that happening.