“Never seen anything like this,” Cody Rhodes breaks silence on se*ual assault and trafficking allegations against Vince McMahon after Royal Rumble victory 

Cody Rhodes appeared at the press conference following his Royal Rumble victory.

“Never seen anything like this,” Cody Rhodes breaks silence on se*ual assault and trafficking allegations against Vince McMahon after Royal Rumble victory 

Cody Rhodes and Vince McMahon(via WWE)

This year’s Royal Rumble proved to be a stellar show, featuring sensational matches that captivated the audience. The highlight of the event was Cody Rhodes emerging victorious in the Men’s Royal Rumble match. However, the recent allegations of sexual misconduct against Vince McMahon have cast a shadow on the upcoming events. Despite this unsettling backdrop, Cody Rhodes has responded to the controversy.

In response to recent allegations against Vince McMahon, Cody Rhodes addressed the situation, noting the industry’s simultaneous discovery of the news. Acknowledging the perceived dark cloud, he highlighted TKO’s swift, serious response. Cody expressed uncertainty about the future’s impact on wrestling. Despite the challenge, he emphasized the crew’s unique unity, contrasting it with typical locker room dynamics.

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Cody continued, underscoring the exceptional camaraderie within the wrestling crew and their team-based approach. He observed that, unlike past experiences, this crew focuses on supporting each other, fostering an atmosphere of accountability and teamwork. Cody committed to providing a positive experience for the audience amid the challenging situation, aiming to offer something uplifting and memorable amidst ongoing developments.

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As far as the news is concerned, we were finding it out and reading the same things as you guys. It set a dark cloud certainly. As far as TKO, Nick Khan and the board, took it very seriously, acted immediately. Looking at the future, you know, I don't know the answer to that. I think somewhere there is a basic tenet of just, this crew, more than ever from a roster standpoint, is very family. I've never seen anything like this.
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Former WWE employee, Janel Grant, has filed a lawsuit accusing ex-CEO Vince McMahon of sexual assault, alleging the incident took place in June 2021 at WWE Headquarters. John Laurinaitis, former WWE talent relations head, is also implicated. These troubling allegations have understandably upset WWE fans as the wrestling community grapples with these unsettling revelations.

Cody Rhodes makes history with back-to-back Royal Rumble wins

Cody Rhodes achieved a remarkable feat, becoming the first since “Stone Cold” Steve Austin to win consecutive Royal Rumble matches. Outlasting tough opponents like Gunther, Sami Zayn, and the Usos, Rhodes secured his spot at WrestleMania 40. The final showdown with CM Punk saw Rhodes enduring close calls, countering a GTS to launch Punk out of the ring for the victory.

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With this win, Rhodes seems poised to challenge Roman Reigns for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship at WrestleMania, aiming to settle the unfinished business from last year. Rhodes, the fourth person in history to achieve this back-to-back Rumble win milestone, joins the ranks of Austin, Shawn Michaels, and Hulk Hogan.

In two years back with WWE, Rhodes tackled challenges, feuding with Seth Rollins and overcoming a pectoral muscle injury. Cody Rhodes won the 2023 Royal Rumble and aims to avenge last year’s loss to Roman Reigns at WrestleMania.

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