Cody Rhodes uses a ‘banned’ word on Raw. Might face consequences

Cody Rhodes uses a ‘banned’ word on Raw. Might face consequences

Cody Rhodes

Cody Rhodes wrestled his first match on Raw after 6 years, with none other than the Miz. However, prior to their match, the Miz hosted an episode of the MIZ TV to kickoff Raw in Detroit with the American Nightmare Cody Rhodes as the special guest. This segment received a huge pop from the WWE Universe, however, Cody might have unknowingly used a banned word.

Cody Rhodes makes use of the term ‘Belt’

Cody Rhodes and the Miz on Raw
Cody Rhodes and The Miz on Raw

The supporters greeted Rhodes with thunderous applause as they sang along to his theme song, Kingdom. The Miz joked about the absurd amount of pyro used in the entrance as soon as he stepped into the ring. Nevertheless, the segment was marred by controversy due to The American Nightmare’s use of a WWE-banned term.

The American Nightmare claimed throughout the segment that he needed to get his hands on the world championship “belt” and contest against the finest wrestlers, but The Miz promptly shot him down. Cody was sternly reprimanded by the latter, who explained that it was a title and not a belt and a belt is something that is used to hold up the pants. Subsequently, the Miz also corrected Cody when he used the term ‘wrestlers’ instead of ‘superstars’.

Vince McMahon, for those who are unaware, despises the term “belt” and he has banned its usage from within the organisation. With other restricted words on the CEO’s list, such as ‘wrestling,’ ‘DQ,’ ‘violence,’ etc., the suitable term is championships or titles. Cody is back to the company after 6 years and might take some time to get used to these terms.

Cody Rhodes faces Seth Rollins in a rematch at Wrestlemania Backlash

Cody Rhodes faces Seth Rollins at Wrestlemania Backlash
Cody Rhodes faces Seth Rollins at Wrestlemania Backlash

The Miz and Cody Rhodes put on a great match on tonight’s Raw with the latter coming out as the winner. Post the match, the Visionary Seth Rollins came into the ring who had also been the special ring commentator for the match. Rollins stated that he had no idea who he would face at Mania, therefore Rhodes had every edge. Rhodes agreed to a rematch after Rollins proposed it. Rollins guffawed and strutted his way around Rhodes after that.

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