“Referee Does Nothing”: Fans Think Cody Rhodes Should Have Been Disqualified Against Brock Lesnar at SummerSlam

In a match that would always be known as one of his greatest, Cody Rhodes beat Brock Lesnar at SummerSlam in excellent fashion. But there is one moment that got many fans questioning their wrestling rules. After a flurry of offense from Lesnar, both inside and outside the ring, Rhodes got the help of the steel steps to get a one-up on ‘The Beast Incarnate’.

But the last time we checked, hitting your opponent with steel steps isn’t allowed in a normal singles match. It seems like the fans are also questioning it out loud.

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From the onset of the match, Lesnar rag-dolled Rhodes all around the ring. With German Suplex and F5s, it was looking like this would be the last match that Rhodes takes part in.

It wasn’t until the two got out of the ring that Rhodes took the help of steel steps to deal a major blow to Lesnar. This was all it took for Rhodes to gain the momentum to finally take down The Beast. But according to many fans, this one move should’ve effectively disqualified Rhodes from the match itself.

Fans start questioning the legitimacy of Cody Rhodes’ victory over Brock Lesnar

Just as Rhodes got out of the ring, he got ahold of the steel steps and tried to hit Lesnar but missed wildly. After pushing Lesnar to the ring post, Rhodes hit him with the steps, this time connecting. But as seen in previous matches, this move automatically disqualifies the wrestler, and the fans are confused about it.

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This fan thinks Rhodes should’ve been disqualified as soon as he used the steps.

Another fan asking if that steps’ blow was a DQ or not.

The referee just stood there, and he saw Rhodes hitting Lesnar but did nothing.

This fan compared this same instance to his experience playing 2k22.

Will WWE do something with this situation or will Rhodes move on from his feud with Lesnar and get on with his next opponent? We’ll have to see about that in his upcoming appearance.

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