After taking a month-long break from television, Cody Rhodes made a striking return to the main event of WWE Saturday Night, joining fans and Jay Uso in an intense moment. During the world title match between John Cena and Logan Paul, Cena pulled the referee out of the ring and began attacking Paul. Seizing the moment, “American Nightmare” rushed down, delivering his Crossroads finisher followed by a series of punches to Cena. On “Busted Open Radio,” WWE Hall of Famer Bully Ray praised Rhodes’ authentic punches, saying they reminded him of the real strikes Rhodes used outside the ring. However, Ray also criticized Rhodes’ drop-down uppercut as unrealistic and suggested he drop it from his moveset, wanting to see more genuine punches from him.
While Cena was incapacitated by Rhodes’ offense, Logan Paul took advantage, hitting Cena with multiple spear and frog splash moves. The referee eventually returned, counting Paul’s pinfalls to secure the victory. After the match, Rhodes stood alongside the WWE World Heavyweight Champion as a challenge was issued to Cena and Paul for the upcoming WWE Money in the Bank event on June 7th.
Fan Take: Cody Rhodes’ impactful return highlights his evolution as a top-tier WWE competitor, blending authenticity with high-level performance. This moment not only excites fans but also sets the stage for intense future rivalries that could shape the direction of WWE’s main event scene.
