Cody Rhodes shared his views on the possibility of turning heel. With John Cena seemingly moving back to his babyface role ahead of their SummerSlam clash, there’s speculation that the “American Nightmare” might switch to the Dark Side and reclaim the WWE Championship at the upcoming pay-per-view event.
During an appearance on the Bill Simmons podcast, Rhodes explained that playing a heel is generally easier in today’s wrestling environment than being a babyface. Still, he emphasized that the unique bond a babyface shares with the audience is something truly special, stating, “This argument is always there. ‘Oh, Cody should turn heel. Will he turn?’ I can decide who they want.”
He also noted how heels often generate the most memorable social media reactions and clever catchphrases, while babyfaces face the challenge of keeping things fresh and captivating for fans. Rhodes will face 17-time world champion John Cena in two intense street fights this Sunday at SummerSlam, hosted at MetLife Stadium.
Fan Take: This potential heel turn by Cody could shake up WWE’s storytelling dynamics and add fresh excitement to SummerSlam. For fans, it means deeper character development and unpredictable twists that keep the sport thrilling and engaging.
