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Cody Rhodes Might Lose WWE Championship in 2025; CM Punk Amongst Potential Opponents
Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes has appeared dominant in his title run thus far, however he reportedly might be in for some adversity quickly.
In line with a current report from WrestleVotes (h/t Steve Carrier of Ringside Information), Rhodes is anticipated to lose his title “sooner or later in 2025,” relying on the corporate’s artistic plans. There reportedly is not but a precise date for Rhodes to drop the belt, however WrestleMania 41 in Las Vegas on April 19-20 is being eyed as a possible “turning level.”
To make issues much more thrilling, WWE is reportedly eyeing a star-studded record of potential opponents for Rhodes in Sin Metropolis, together with CM Punk, Roman Reigns, John Cena and even The Rock.
Punk, specifically, is reportedly a Celebrity the corporate desires to be concerned in one of many two world title matches at WrestleMania 41. Additionally, WWE Chief Content material Officer Paul “Triple H” Levesque and different high brass are reportedly “very excessive” on Drew McIntyre because the successor to Rhodes’ reign.
Rhodes has held his title since defeating Reigns in the primary occasion of WrestleMania 40 this previous spring. He most not too long ago feuded with Kevin Owens and defeated him at Saturday Night time’s Major Occasion to retain his title earlier this month.
Matt Cardona’s AEW Future Unsure
Former WWE Celebrity Matt Cardona has been flirting with AEW for the previous few weeks, but it surely would not sound like he will likely be added to the roster anytime quickly.
Throughout a current episode of Fightful Choose’s podcast, Sean Ross Sapp revealed that Cardona is not at present signed to AEW and is not anticipated to signal a contract with the corporate anytime quickly.
“There have been rumors that he has been supplied a contract, however I do not know if that’s to be true or regardless of the case could also be there,” Sapp mentioned (h/t Steve Carrier of Ringside Information). “He has advised folks he wasn’t signed and wasn’t signing as of now with AEW. The main points on which are only a few and much between.”
Cardona, who competed in WWE as Zack Ryder, has been a mainstay on the unbiased circuit for the previous few years. When somebody steered that his standing with GCW was stopping him from becoming a member of AEW, Sapp refuted that notion as properly.
“Effectively, not essentially. Cardona just isn’t beneath a GCW contract; in reality, no one is,” Sapp mentioned. “They sort of supplied an honorary one to Nick Gage, however now that partnership has dissolved.”
Cardona made some appearances in AEW and feuded with Chris Jericho and he additionally appeared in Ring of Honor, main many to consider that he was on the verge of changing into a everlasting addition to the corporate. Nevertheless, it seems that the 39-year-old just isn’t able to be locked up with a contract simply but.
WWE’s Maxxine Dupri Engaged
WWE Celebrity Maxxine Dupri has been a rising star on Monday Night time Uncooked as a part of the Alpha Academy, and whereas she’s nonetheless working to enhance her efficiency within the ring, she has a brand new ring to concentrate on for now.
Dupri took to Instagram to announce her engagement to NXT expertise Anthony Luke with a collection of images displaying off her glowing new ring and the caption, “Standing: Eternally.”
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Per Felix Upton of Ringside Information, Luke has been working stay reveals for NXT in preparation for his eventual tv debut. Sean Reuter of Cageside Seats added that he performed collegiate soccer at San Diego State College and hung out with the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Soccer League earlier than signing with WWE earlier this yr
Dupri has change into a fan-favorite because the valet for Alpha Academy’s Otis and Akira Tozawa. Her patented reverse worm has given her a signature transfer that is endeared her to the WWE Universe.
Previous to becoming a member of WWE, Dupri worked as a cheerleader for the Los Angeles Rams and a dancer for the Phoenix Suns.
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