Cody Rhodes suffered a huge loss on SmackDown when Drew McIntyre beat him in a brutal Three Stages of Hell match. With that, Cody lost the Undisputed WWE Championship and also lost his top spot in the company. Now, with the Royal Rumble and WrestleMania season coming close, many fans are wondering what is next for The American Nightmare.
For years, Cody has been WWE’s biggest good guy. But after this loss, WWE now has the perfect chance to change everything. A heel turn could be coming very soon. Here are four clear signs that Cody Rhodes might be turning bad.
The strange way Cody lost his title
Cody did not lose the WWE title in a clean way. During the Steel Cage match, Jacob Fatu pushed him, which helped Drew McIntyre escape and win. This was not a simple mistake. It looked like Fatu did it on purpose.
A few weeks ago, Jacob Fatu was attacked by someone backstage. WWE has not revealed who did it. There is a strong chance that Cody was behind it. If that is true, Fatu’s attack on Cody was not random. It was revenge.
This story could soon come out on TV. When it does, it will show Cody in a very dark role. That could be the start of his heel turn.
A possible WrestleMania match with Roman Reigns
There are strong talks that Cody Rhodes could face Roman Reigns again at WrestleMania. This would be their third big match. Roman is now a fan favorite, and WWE does not want to turn him bad again so soon.
So if this match happens, Cody could be the one who turns heel. A big WrestleMania moment where Cody snaps and shows his dark side would shock the whole world. WWE loves using big matches for big character changes, and this could be one of them.
Cody’s current character feels stuck
Cody has been playing the same role since he returned to WWE. He is the brave hero who fights with honor. But after so many years, fans are starting to feel tired of it.
His title reign was not very exciting, and WWE seems unsure what to do with him now. A heel turn would give Cody something new to work with. It would bring fresh stories and make him interesting again on the road to WrestleMania.
Fans are no longer cheering him
One of the biggest signs is the crowd. During his match with Drew McIntyre, many fans were cheering for Drew instead of Cody. Some even chanted against Cody and booed him during his entrance.
When fans stop supporting a hero, WWE usually changes their role. If Cody turns heel, he can use those boos to build a stronger and more powerful character. It would make his promos and matches feel more real and more exciting.
Cody Rhodes is at a turning point in his career. Losing the title, strange attacks, fan reactions, and big WrestleMania plans all point in one direction. A heel turn could be closer than many people expect.
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