Ever since his return to the WWE a few years ago, Cody Rhodes has proven himself to be a company man, working in the best interest of the company and maintaining a good relationship with WWE management. However, nearly seven years ago, Cody was engaged in a feud with a current WWE authority figure. In 2018, Cody Rhodes and Nick Aldis had a feud over the NWA World Championship. Their intense clash at All In ended with Cody defeating Aldis. The rivalry continued at the NWA 70th Anniversary Show, where Aldis managed to regain his title in an epic two out of three falls match, marking their last encounter in the ring.
The score between Cody Rhodes and Nick Aldis stands at 1-1, with Aldis now serving as the SmackDown General Manager, potentially leaving their rivalry unresolved. Recently on WWE RAW, Cody Rhodes responded to The Rock’s comments on SmackDown in a promo, expressing some self-doubt about facing Roman Reigns and concluding their story.
Cody Rhodes (Via WWE/Twitter)
This self-doubt didn’t sit well with his fans, who have been supporting him. Bully Ray, speaking on Busted Open Radio, criticized Cody for showing self-doubt just two weeks before WrestleMania 40, stating that it might have dampened the spirits of his supporters.
The reaction to Cody’s self-doubt from the audience raises questions about his upcoming match against Roman Reigns at WrestleMania XL. Fans are eager to see if Cody Rhodes can put an end to Roman Reigns’ historic run at the grand event. The unfolding dynamics between Cody, Nick Aldis, and the WWE terrain add an intriguing layer to the ongoing narrative in the wrestling world. The unresolved tension between Cody and Aldis, coupled with Cody’s internal struggles, sets the stage for a compelling storyline leading up to WrestleMania XL.
