“Acknowledge the new face of WWE”- Wrestling fans blown away as Cody Rhodes successfully defends his title against AJ Styles in a BANGER of a match at WWE Backlash

Cody Rhodes defeated AJ Styles in a certified classic match.

“Acknowledge the new face of WWE”- Wrestling fans blown away as Cody Rhodes successfully defends his title against AJ Styles in a BANGER of a match at WWE Backlash

Cody Rhodes (via WWE)

Backlash was a successful PLE for WWE in France. It had stacked matches and a banger of a main event. In the closing moments of the show, Cody Rhodes achieved glory by defeating AJ Styles in what was the match of the night. After a close contest, the American Nightmare was successful in his first title defense.

Cody Rhodes and AJ Styles tore the house down in France. The crowd was hotter than ever, as they looked utterly invested in the match. In a close turn of events, the fans were kept on the edge of their seats. Reversal after reversal and close falls after close falls were highlights of the contest. However, after a physical and tough battle, Rhodes walked out victorious.

The chemistry between Styles and Rhodes was at its peak. They delivered one of the best combo moves in WWE history. Also, as soon as the bell rang, fans had expectations that they were in for an instant classic. The credit should also be given to the Phenomenal One for absolutely nailing the match at this age.

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Furthermore, the action became extremely personal when Styles took a step ahead with his gear. His attire was inspired by the same gear he wore while facing Dusty Rhodes two decades ago. It is going to be interesting to see if WWE actually plans for a rematch between the two in the future.

Fans rejoice over Cody Rhodes defeating AJ Styles

The world is talking about the instant classic between Cody Rhodes and AJ Styles. A few fans on X called the American Nightmare the face of WWE and asked everyone to acknowledge him.

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Cody Rhodes vs. AJ Styles (via WWE)

Another user also appreciated Cody while expressing his feelings about the match. Overall, fans looked happy, as they even went on to claim Rhodes as the face of WWE. Here are the top reactions on X:

Some users also praised the fans in France for making the match feel so important. Also, a few fans expressed their resentment over the crowd being too loud. However, the majority of the fans looked forward towards the return of WWE back to France.

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