Cody Rhodes returned to the WWE after a seven-month absence and won this year’s Royal Rumble. However, he was unsuccessful in his Undisputed WWE Universal Championship match against Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 39.
Cody Rhodes challenges Roman Reigns
On the RAW after WrestleMania, Cody Rhodes challenged Roman Reigns to a rematch, but his challenge was turned down by Paul Heyman. Instead, a tag team match was set for the main event, pitting Rhodes and Brock Lesnar against Reigns and Solo Sikoa. Surprisingly, Lesnar turned on Rhodes, attacking him and leaving fans in shock.
Similarities to John Cena’s feud with Lesnar
Some fans noticed the similarity between Lesnar’s betrayal of Cody Rhodes and his previous turn on John Cena. After WrestleMania 28, Cena called out The Rock but was confronted by Brock Lesnar. When Cena tried to shake hands with Lesnar, he was on the receiving end of an F5. This led to speculation that Rhodes could become the next WWE Champion at WrestleMania 40.
Possible Cody Rhodes vs. Brock Lesnar match at Backlash
The events on RAW appeared to set the stage for a feud between Cody Rhodes and Brock Lesnar, and WWE Backlash might be an ideal location for their first singles match. Lesnar has a part-time schedule, making his appearances unpredictable, and his recent win against Omos at WrestleMania 39 showed his strength. Cody Rhodes’ determination to win a championship could lead to an explosive match between the two.
