Cody Rhodes is addressing the speculation surrounding a potential double turn with John Cena at WWE SummerSlam. Initially, it seemed that Rhodes, a babyface, would face Cena in a street fight for the WWE Championship on August 3rd, with many guessing that Rhodes would turn heel and Cena would become a face, resulting in a character switch between the two. However, Cena appeared as a babyface on the August 1st episode of SmackDown, fueling rumors that both wrestlers might undergo a shift in persona during the event.
In a conversation with Gabby AF, Rhodes openly discussed these double turn rumors. He expressed that turning heel nowadays is detrimental to the business and stated, “People say, ‘I’m going to make a double turn.’ no. To retrieve pages from his (Cena’s) book, if they think I’m the heel, I’m the heel.” He emphasized that he hasn’t changed his approach because such pivots no longer benefit the wrestling world, citing the loss of territorial “kingdoms,” advertising, merchandise, and the traditional concept of a villain. Rhodes also acknowledged that while he listens to feedback, it doesn’t influence his course of action in the ring.
Additionally, Cody Rhodes recently revealed details about his departure from AEW.
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Fan Take: This news is significant for WWE fans as it highlights a potential major shift in character dynamics between two top stars, which could shake up storylines and fan engagement greatly. It also reflects the evolving nature of wrestling personas and the industry’s movement away from classic heel-face dichotomies, signaling a more nuanced era for WWE storytelling.
