Cody Rhodes was recently seen in public for the first time since losing the Undisputed WWE Championship to Drew McIntyre on SmackDown. Rhodes, a two-time champion, had regained the title at the 2025 SummerSlam Premium Live Event by defeating John Cena. He successfully defended the championship against McIntyre before ultimately losing it to him in a Three Stages of Hell Match after Jacob Fatu’s interference.
Despite Fatu’s involvement in the title loss, Rhodes seems to hold no grudges against his family members, Jimmy and Jey Uso. Jey recently shared a photo with the Usos on his Instagram story, captioning it with the word “Dawgs.” The Usos, who are currently signed to Monday Night RAW, are the reigning WWE World Tag Team Champions.
In the aftermath of Rhodes losing the championship, there has been speculation about a potential heel turn for him. Tommy Dreamer, speaking on the Busted Open podcast, expressed his doubts about fans enjoying a heel version of Cody Rhodes. He warned that a heel Rhodes might not be well-received by the audience.
As Rhodes contemplates his next move in the WWE, it remains to be seen whether he will seek a rematch against McIntyre or target Jacob Fatu, who played a pivotal role in his title loss.
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