WATCH: Cody Rhodes teams up with Bloodline member to take out Kevin Owens after SmackDown goes off-air

Cody Rhodes ended SmackDown with a beating to Kevin Owens; however, the action did not stop even after the show went off-air.

WATCH: Cody Rhodes teams up with Bloodline member to take out Kevin Owens after SmackDown goes off-air

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This week’s SmackDown featured a high-stakes match between Kevin Owens and Jimmy Uso. However, the drama didn’t end with the final bell. Following the match, The Prizefighter launched a brutal ambush on Uso. But before things escalated further, Cody Rhodes stepped in to even the odds and rescue Jimmy. The chaos spilled over after the show went off-air, with Rhodes and Uso joining forces.

The American Nightmare and The Bloodline member joined forces to deliver a brutal beatdown to The Prizefighter. Uso landed a devastating superkick on Owens, perfectly setting him up for a thunderous Cross-Rhodes. It was a humiliating night for the Canadian, who had been boasting about himself earlier. When the moment of reckoning arrived, Cody Rhodes firmly asserted his dominance over his rival.

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Earlier in the show, Rhodes delivered a fiery promo ahead of his upcoming clash with Owens at the Royal Rumble. Declaring himself the quarterback of WWE, Rhodes claimed to be the backbone of the company, carrying it on his shoulders. He even highlighted his monumental victories over Gunther and Roman Reigns, asserting his dominance on the grand stage.

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Rhodes made it clear that he is determined to settle his conflict with the former Universal Champion once and for all next week. Adding to the anticipation, WWE has announced a contract signing for their upcoming clash at Saturday Night’s Main Event, with Shawn Michaels set to appear as the moderator. With tensions already at boiling point, it will be fascinating to see how the situation unfolds.

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WWE teases a potential program between Cody Rhodes and Damian Priest

Last night’s SmackDown delivered a stacked show, highlighted by the arrival of Damian Priest on the blue brand. In his debut match, The Punisher secured an impressive victory over Carmelo Hayes in a stellar bout. However, the real intrigue came after the match, as Priest had a tense backstage confrontation with WWE Undisputed Champion Cody Rhodes, sparking a wave of speculation about what might come next.

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Cody Rhodes and Damian Priest (via WWE)

After his match, Priest greeted Rhodes with a warm gesture, and The American Nightmare reciprocated, welcoming the former World Champion to Friday nights. However, it was clear that Priest’s sights were set on the Undisputed WWE Championship. As the champion made his way down the hallway, Priest ominously told him that he is planning to see him down the line.

This message made it clear that Priest is setting his sights firmly on the Undisputed WWE Championship. It is likely that he will enter the Royal Rumble with the same aspirations. While a full-blown feud leading to a match at WrestleMania seems unlikely, WWE could choose to build this rivalry after WrestleMania 41, setting the stage for a major showdown in the months to come.

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