“The American Nightmare” Cody Rhodes successfully defeated Brock Lesnar at SummerSlam 2023. This final battle closes the chapter of the Cody/Brock saga.
The resiliency and toughness displayed by Cody Rhodes during the brutal battles with Brock was designed by WWE officials to give Cody Rhodes an edgier and tougher character.
WWE officials are seeing more and more potential for Cody Rhodes as he continues to fit in nicely into the WWE Universe. His merchandise and fan interest, especially with kids is at the very top of the company.
Cody Rhodes is becoming more and more of a face of the company that WWE one day believes Cody could become an ambassador for the company that deals with public relations, make a wish programs and charities.
As WWE continues to discuss upcoming plans for “The American Nightmare” the common topic becomes which championship should Cody pursue.
WWE officials like the idea of Cody Rhodes becoming WWE World Heavyweight Champion and other officials argue he should pursue the WWE Universal Undisputed. Championship. The issue with the Universal is that WWE has no clear date when Roman would lose.
WWE has brought up Gunther as a serious opponent that WWE officials want Cody and Gunther to have a long program. WWE officials also want Cody to have a program with Randy Orton if and when he returns.
Cody Rhodes contending for a WWE championship at WrestleMania 40 has already been decided it just not finalized on which one.
WWE is seemingly at a “CrossRhodes” with Cody as the path for him is not yet set but as “The Finish The Journey” quest continues expect more blockbuster matches with big name WWE SuperStars to be featured in the WWE Universe.
