Is WWE Scrapping Cody Rhodes’ Original WrestleMania 42 Plan?
The road to WrestleMania 42 is officially off the rails, and it involves the biggest babyface in the company. Just a few weeks ago, the path for Cody Rhodes felt like a foregone conclusion. But according to new reporting, the creative landscape behind the scenes has shifted dramatically. While The American Nightmare’s spot in Las Vegas is locked in, the shape of his role is anything but certain.
Following the announcement that Rhodes will challenge Drew McIntyre for the Undisputed WWE Championship on the upcoming edition of SmackDown, speculation has run wild. But that match might just be the beginning of a much larger story.
Insiders suggest that WWE is dead set on keeping Rhodes in the main event mix. Whether he walks into Las Vegas as the champion or the top contender, the company sees him as the centerpiece of the show. However, the lingering question is: who stands across the ring from him?
WWE Considers Shaking Up the Main Event
While a singles bout with McIntyre is the obvious setup, there is growing concern backstage that a straight one-on-one rematch might not deliver the seismic feel required for WrestleMania. Because of that, the creative team is actively workshopping alternatives to elevate the encounter.
One concept gaining serious momentum is the addition of Jacob Fatu. The Samoan Werewolf has been lurking around the title picture, and injecting his chaos into a Triple Threat match is seen as a way to protect both top stars while adding a fresh layer of unpredictability.
Another name floating around in discussions is Randy Orton. Depending on how his current storyline escalates over the next few weeks, The Viper could be a wildcard entry that adds a deep personal history to the bout.
Of course, if the stars don’t align for those scenarios, WWE is comfortable sticking with Cody vs. Drew. It’s a bout with plenty of history, and if their upcoming clash on the blue brand turns personal, the heat could carry them to Vegas. For now, the company’s priority is ensuring that Rhodes remains the gravitational pull of the entire event.
