Monday Night RAW matches are on par with SmackDown regarding excitement. With a strong roster of stars, fans often see the least expected twists in various storylines. Cody Rhodes announced at Payback that Jey Uso, a former member of The Bloodline faction, would make the switch to RAW. Fans were eager to see how Uso would settle in the new locker room. But he brought along with him unexpected news. Adam Pearce has confirmed that a superstar from the red brand will move up to the blue brand as a part of a trade-off. This news has left fans speculating that Cody Rhodes might have played his trump card.
Jey Uso’s arrival on Raw leads to unforeseen consequence
The show started with Jey Uso making an entrance at his new home. Commentator Michael Cole reminded fans that Cody Rhodes made it possible for Uso to make his way to the RAW roster. Later on, Uso addressed the crowd and said that he was tired of fighting against his family every single week and he had reached a breaking point. He then said that Cody Rhodes called him up to be on the main event of the RAW and that’s why he was here.
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Later on, a former member of Bloodline, Sami Zayn welcomed Jey Uso to RAW. He said that he was happy to see that Uso was a man of his own now. But he also warned him to be cautious, especially of Kevin Owens, as he might face problems in the locker room due to his past affiliation with Bloodline. Afterward, when Uso Adam Pearce greeted him as he made his way backstage. He informed Uso that things might take a bad turn for him as management wants a trade-off.
Adam Pearce announces that somebody will be traded to SmackDown for Jey Uso being traded to RAW 🚨
I think we all know who…#WWERAW pic.twitter.com/KerU708hvx
— Wrestle Ops (@WrestleOps) September 5, 2023
This means the red brand of WWE would have to trade off someone who supports Jey Uso to SmackDown. This bombshell announcement made fans come up with numerous theories.
Considering the exact words, fans are speculating that Rhodes might make that move. Considering the fact he does mean good for Uso, or maybe he had his own motives behind that.
Fans think Rhodes’ time on the red brand of WWE is up
As soon as this announcement came out, fans were quick to take to social media to express their theories. A lot of fans suggested that it might be Cody Rhodes. His kind gesture could have had an interesting intent behind it.
Cody "pulled strings" to get Jey Uso on RAW. why? he's never fought jey uso OR teamed with Jey Uso, why does he like Jey so much? why did he want to get Jey on Raw? Cody never had anything to do with him, there's definitely some hidden reason for why he did this random thing.
— JohnnyAVG (@johnnyaverage04) September 5, 2023
One fan had his proof ready to back up his claim of Rhodes moving to SmackDown.
It's gotta be Cody Rhodes. I think we all know this. If Cody Rhodes on IG posting a story with Roman Reigns is not a spoiler of moving to the Blue Brand, who else could it be.
— Mateo Kokic (@MateoKokic1) September 5, 2023
But fans are waiting to see the showdown between Cody Rhodes and Roman Reigns as it is an unfinished business for the American Nightmare.
It’s definitely Cody. We’re in the final stages of The Bloodline Storyline folks!
— Samuel-Michelle 𝕏 (@Illusion4774) September 5, 2023
Let the rhode to finishing the story begin 👀
— Drew Blank 🧊 (@Acey416) September 5, 2023
Fans also feel that it is Rhodes’s time to shine at the blue brand of the show. They showed their support by regurgitating lines from his theme song.
AND THEN SOME MORE ADRENALINE 🎶
— Apples & Grapes (@apgrmedia) September 5, 2023
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His time to shine pic.twitter.com/jSeqMPx3OV
— AyTriad🤫 (@AyTriad2k) September 5, 2023
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As these are just speculations for now, fans will have to wait and see who gets drafted to SmackDown. Till then, all fans can do is wait for an official announcement. Do you think Rhodes had a hidden motive behind supporting Jey Uso? Do you think Reigns and Rhodes will ever face at SmackDown? Share your views in the comments below.
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