WATCH: 40-year-old star stands tall over Cody Rhodes in chaotic SmackDown ending ahead of Saturday Night’s Main Event

Former Universal Champion smashed Cody Rhodes on SmackDown ahead of their high-stakes match at Saturday Night's Main Event.


WATCH: 40-year-old star stands tall over Cody Rhodes in chaotic SmackDown ending ahead of Saturday Night’s Main Event

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WWE is poised to deliver a historic night of action with Saturday Night’s Main Event less than 24 hours away. On SmackDown, Cody Rhodes and Kevin Owens engaged in a fiery confrontation. Initially billed as the final exchange of words between the champion and challenger, the tension boiled over into an intense brawl.

The Prizefighter continued his mind games by showing up late to the ring, testing Rhodes’ patience. Taking control, the Undisputed Champion marched backstage to confront Owens, sparking a chaotic clash that spilled into the ring. In the final moments, Owens made a brutal statement by smashing the Undisputed WWE Title into Rhodes’ face. Owens stood tall as SmackDown came to a close.

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With a sinister glare, the Canadian superstar tossed the Undisputed WWE Title onto Rhodes’ lifeless body, making a powerful statement. Earlier in the night, before the brawl erupted on SmackDown, the former Universal Champion didn’t hold back in his verbal assault. He accused The American Nightmare of being a hypocrite, claiming that Rhodes selfishly “used” his friends to complete his “pathetic” story.

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The stage is set for a highly anticipated showdown as former best friends turn bitter rivals at Saturday Night’s Main Event. Kevin Owens has emerged as the biggest obstacle in the second-generation star’s title reign. With tensions at an all-time high, their rivalry has reached its boiling point. All eyes are on how this feud will impact the future of the Undisputed WWE Title picture.

Cody Rhodes revealed why he likes to wear suits in WWE

The WWE Universe widely admires Cody Rhodes for his sharp fashion sense, with his iconic suits often turning heads on WWE programming. Known for his sophisticated style, he has undoubtedly become a standout in an industry focused on physicality. Recently, however, reporters asked Rhodes about the inspiration behind his professional look, seeking insight into what drives his fashion choices.

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Speaking on Jazzy’s World TV, Rhodes shared that his decision to wear suits began during his time on the independent circuit, aiming to stand out from his peers. Over time, the professional look became a key part of his character. While critics claim he uses suits to mask insecurities, Rhodes dismissed this, calling his style a symbol of confidence.

A lot of people looked at it and thought like, ‘Oh, it was overcompensation, oh it was pretentious, oh it was insecurity’.’ Really, it was just a matter of I felt like, ‘Hey, I wanna be the most professional in the room.

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The Undisputed WWE Champion revealed that his father, Dusty Rhodes, was never known for his suit game and did not even know how to tie a tie. Determined to elevate his family’s fashion legacy, Cody saw suits as a way to redefine their style. He shared that wearing suits was how he envisioned himself growing up. In doing so, he set himself apart from the rest.

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