WWE House Shows are always fun as the superstars do things that they can’t showcase on weekly television. However, Cody Rhodes did a similar thing at the recent WWE Fayetteville show where he shared his “theory” of Roman Reigns not being present. Moreover, he also name-dropped Brock Lesnar, and the WWE Universe on social media slammed him for the same.
It seems the midst of a feud with Lesnar, The American Nightmare tried to re-ignite his rivalry with The Head of the Table. He did so by taking a jibe at Reigns for not being present at the show.
Cody Rhodes renews rivalry with Roman Reigns
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The main event at the WWE Fayetteville house show was Cody Rhodes vs Finn Balor in a Street Fight stipulation. The American Nightmare won the match and then proceeded to share his theory about why Roman Reigns wasn’t at the show.
Doing so, he tried to renew his rivalry with the Undisputed WWE Universal Champion. This all happened while a second match with Brock Lesnar was just days away for The American Nightmare.
Rhodes said, “My theory is that the reason that Roman Reigns didn’t want to be here is because he is afraid of me. And that theory also extends to my opponent at the Night of Champions, Brock Lesnar. I’ll make you a promise.”
The 37-year-old added, “The next time I come back here, my promise is this. I hope to have defeated Brock Lesnar not just once but twice. And I also hope that I’ll be wearing some gold around my waist. Thank you, guys, very much.” (H/T WrestlingNews)
Cody Rhodes has a theory as to why Roman Reigns and Brock Lesnar weren't here tonight.#WWEFayetteville pic.twitter.com/NG77KEROZV
— ScottyChrysForever33 (@ScottyStyles33) May 21, 2023
WWE had mistakenly advertised The Tribal Chief for this show. Hence, Reigns was not present and Rhodes took this as an opportunity to address it. Moreover, he gave a firm promise of defeating The Beast Incarnate once again at Night of Champions.
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Several WWE fans are not over Rhodes’ defeat at WrestleMania 39 against Reigns. However, the WWE Universe didn’t appreciate him taking a shot at The NeedleMover and Lesnar.
Fans react to Rhodes taking a shot at Reigns while feuding with Brock Lesnar
Since the RAW after WrestleMania 39, Rhodes is in a feud with Lesnar. He and Reigns haven’t crossed paths for weeks now. So it surprised the WWE universe that The American Nightmare is trying to renew his feud with The Tribal Chief, while a match with The Conqueror is just days away.
It surprised WWE Universe as Rhodes called out The Tribal Chief!
So he actually mentioned Roman as well. Interesting
— Mary Al-Kethairi (@marysueal5) May 21, 2023
not usually the guys I associate with theories in WWE https://t.co/FC1VF8fMs6
— manic pixie dream girl #RobotJones4MultiVersus (@GRANDDADWHATTHE) May 21, 2023
The Twitter-verse slammed The American Nightmare for sharing his theory.
Does he ever shut up https://t.co/LUjmHDpJGh
— rhiannon (@reignsandmox) May 21, 2023
He had no business to bring up roman
— Juliasimone (@Juliasi67162831) May 21, 2023
Pretentious Cody trying to make it seem like he's large & in charge…again. If Roman was actually booked to be there, the place would've been sold out instead of refunds being issued. Nice try, Homelander 2.0.
— Brown&Proud Chicana Roman REIGNS (@cheweebushee1) May 21, 2023
It seems fans didn’t like the way the former 2-time Intercontinental Champion mentioned Reigns amidst a feud with Lesnar!
Cody is fucked
— Flicky_ (@FLICKY______) May 21, 2023
HA @CodyRhodes is an idiot
when you've been on the road as long as roman reigns has been
and know that he went down with leukemia and he willingly stepped away from WWE Due to his health
you wouldn't be talking trash
if the man wants to spend time with his kids FUCKING LET him https://t.co/ODyHmqbpyC— 🔞Herrscher Of The Cutie Bear: Alexi-Bear 🧸🔞 (@AlexisAdamsTTV) May 21, 2023
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Stay in ur own lane and mind ur business Cody https://t.co/JeODwyNVHF
— Miss sunshine (@sunbabe08) May 21, 2023
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What are your thoughts on Cody Rhodes calling out Roman Reigns? Do you think WWE might change some plans at SummerSlam for Rhodes and Reigns to have a match again? Share your opinion below.
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