SummerSlam 2023 is almost here. With only a few hours left before the event, the stars are expected to be ready. However, some cases are more complicated than others, and Cody Rhodes‘ name could also be on that list. This is because, even appearing publicly, the wrestler carried himself around with a cast on his arm. This resulted from the brutality he faced at the hands of Brock Lesnar.

Now that the match between the two is approaching closer with each passing minute. Fans are wondering if The American Nightmare is going to be in the right condition to settle their score together. But first, it’s also important to recall how he got injured in the first place.

How did Brock Lesnar injure Cody Rhodes?

The feud originally started with The Beast Incarnate assaulting Rhodes. This happened following the latter’s WrestleMania 39 match against Roman Reigns. Then during a backstage brawl, Rhodes’ arm was broken. This happened back in May 2023. Following the incident, Rhodes still appeared for matches despite the condition of his arm. And long after their face-off at the Night of Champions. The wrestler’s broken arm appeared to have been healed.

However, in a live taping of Monday Night Raw on July 17th, Rhodes was challenging Lesnar to a fight at SummerSlam to settle their 1-1 score for the last time. Once again, the former NFL athlete caught hold of Rhodes and snapped his arm in a Kimura Lock before accepting his challenge for SummerSlam 2023.

That was the last time that Lesnar had gotten the chance to hurt Rhodes’ arm. The wrestler’s arm in recovery was given harsh treatment, which led to him having to carry it forward. Adorning a cast on his arm once more, the former AEW star went on and about his business for weeks. But now, as SummerSlam draws closer, the question remains whether he has gotten any better to fight his beastly rival.

How is Cody Rhodes’ injury looking so far?

The injury to Cody Rhodes was kayfabe and done for storyline purposes. If he would have injured his arm for real, he may have likely taken time off to heal. So, for those still worried Rhodes has healed from his ‘injury’ though he did a good job of selling it outside WWE, making media appearances with his cast on and even attending a family gathering with his arm wrapped up.

But following the success of his documentary, The American Nightmare suffered a brutal beat down at the hands of his enemy once again. This time around, Rhodes was the one who wanted to get the upper hand on his opponent by beating him up. However, tables turned around during the assault. In a few moments, Lesnar was standing atop a wrestler who was once again selling his arm injury.

So, as far as the health update goes regarding Rhodes, he is likely to be fine but we can expect to see him with a cast on his arm inside the ring once again. This time around, the stakes appear to be much higher since it could be the last match that the two WWE rivals are going to have for a while.

However, the excitement that Rhodes has been having regarding facing The Conqueror once again suggests that something good might come his way soon.

Cody Rhodes’ fate in a few hours: Could the wrestler come out victorious?

Until the match has finally taken place inside the ring and the global audience has witnessed the results, this detail would likely stay hidden. But a few details that we picked on the road to SummerSlam may point toward an answer. For example, following the Night of Champions, rumors said Brock Lesnar has left the promotion. His rival also bought into the speculation and revealed a public statement where he explained how he wishes to have another match with him. Eventually, his wish to settle their score is also coming true.

Apart from this, we have seen WWE also pushing Cody Rhodes’ talent in various ways inside the promotion. Despite a long recovery break, the wrestler had a big return in Royal Rumble this year. And not only did he make a grand appearance, but his return was also memorable, with him coming out on the top as the winner.

This combined with his main event at WrestleMania would appear to be a waste of the promotion’s efforts to push him if he loses in another well-developed storyline.

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Although these instances don’t conclude his fate in the SummerSlam match, WWE might consider it the best option to conclude this feud. This is because, after a long-running dispute, both wrestlers may want a break from being rivals. So, despite the cloud surrounding the results, things may turn out to be in the favor of this year’s Royal Rumble winner after all.

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Comment below your predictions regarding the upcoming match. Do you think Cody Rhodes has a chance against the former UFC fighter with a broken arm?