38-Year-Old WWE Star Names Cody Rhodes as Preferred WrestleMania 39 Opponent

Fans love to see a clash between old friends in the wrestling ring. The WWE has always pitted opponents with a history against each other. Moreover, these matches generate a lot of hype among the fandom. Recently, WWE Santos Escobar shared his history with Cody Rhodes. Many know that the former was a luchador at AAA. But fewer people know that he was almost set to cross paths with Rhodes during his time at AAA.

Escobar explained how he missed a match against one of the hottest WWE superstars right now.

Santos Escobar wants to fight Cody Rhodes for WrestleMania 39

In a recent interview with WWE Die Woche, Santos Escobar spoke about his interest in wrestling Cody Rhodes. Moreover, the Mexican wrestler wants to face The American Nightmare in the upcoming WrestleMania 39.

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He said, “If I could choose an opponent for WrestleMania 39, I would want Cody.”

Escober said this because of the history they have, as they were supposed to face each other long ago in their professional careers. Before Escobar and Rhodes found themselves together at WWE, they fought at Lucha Libre AAA, a Mexican-based promotion.

Santos explained why the match never took place “I wanted to fight Cody in Mexico two years ago, and he was set to fight at AAA pay-per-view. Then I left the company and couldn’t do it, but I think that’s something that now is possible. So that’s why I would pick Cody for this Mania.”

Therefore, Escobar hopes he could finally have the fight that’s been on hold for two years. But, Rhodes has bigger fish to fry at WrestleMania 39.

The American Nightmare gears up to dethrone Roman Reigns

Cody Rhodes is ready to take on Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 39. The American Nightmare couldn’t have asked for a bigger challenge. But these seemingly insurmountable challenges can transform superstars into icons. Recently, fans have speculated that the Tribal chief wants a break from the WWE. The leader of Bloodlines has been the undisputed champion for 900+ days in the WWE.

Therefore, fans think that Rhodes could possibly ascend the throne by defeating Reigns at WrestleMania. That would certainly complete Cody Rhodes’ inspirational story, since his return to WWE and subsequent comeback from injury.

Do you think Rhodes can defeat Reigns? Will there be a match-up between Rhodes and Escobar in the future? Let us know in the comments below.

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