At Clash at the Castle, Cody Rhodes defeated AJ Styles in a “I Quit” match. Styles was shackled by Rhodes to a turnbuckle, and then he was threatened with two steel steps.
This was the most intense version of Rhodes that most WWE fans have ever seen. Rhodes has been a baby face in the WWE during his time there. He rarely breaks the rules or ups the amount of violence on film.
Maybe that’s why The Undertaker sees Rhodes turning heel in the end. However, the WWE legend doesn’t think it will occur anytime soon.
“He’s doing an incredible job, and once more, I think he’s going to have a tremendous run as a baby face,” The Undertaker stated in a Chris Van Vliet interview. But as a heel, I believe he will have more success. There’s something about Cody that makes me picture a heel. It’s later because at the moment he’s crushing it as a baby face, his promos are spot on, and he’s battling every role that he should be playing. He nearly seems anti-Roman.”
As a babyface, Rhodes’s reign as the unchallenged champion will probably continue. He is definitely the company’s face and is attracting enormous ratings. It’s conceivable that the creative team will wait to make a heel switch until his present momentum wanes. In this manner, they may resurrect Rhodes in a series of fresh narratives and set him up for long-term success. WWE now has the luxury of taking its time developing Rhodes’ character because of his recent contract deal.
Luckily for Rhodes and WWE viewers, Triple H is becoming known for his slow-moving narrative. Because of this, the stories that are currently being told about Rhodes’ championship will probably last until 2025 or beyond.
Still, it’s good to know Rhodes can take use of a completely other typology at the appropriate moment. And considering his demeanor and charm, it’s likely that the greatest is still to come from the wrestler who is perhaps the biggest star of this generation.