WWE Fans, Hold Your Breath: The Real Truth About Cody Rhodes’ Eye Injury After WrestleMania 42
If you watched Cody Rhodes stumble out of WrestleMania 42 with his eye swollen completely shut, you probably assumed the worst. After a brutal war with Randy Orton, the Undisputed WWE Champion looked like he had just gone ten rounds with a heavyweight boxer. But here is what is actually going on behind the scenes.
According to the latest update from the Wrestling Observer, Rhodes has officially been placed in concussion protocol. That means no physical activity, no training, and definitely no matches for the time being. But here is the interesting part: Cody himself does not believe he suffered a concussion during that chaotic Night One main event.
So what is the real story with that gruesome eye injury?
Doctors have not given the eye a full examination just yet, but early signs are surprisingly positive. The belief right now is that he does not have a broken orbital bone. That is a huge relief for anyone who remembers how sidelined other Superstars have been from similar facial fractures.
The biggest clue that this is not a long-term disaster? Cody showed up on Monday Night RAW just 48 hours later. He walked right into a tense promo segment with CM Punk, hinting at a dream match down the road. As Dave Meltzer noted, if Rhodes is already moving forward with storylines and making televised appearances, the injury is likely not something that will keep him out for months.
For now, the American Nightmare is resting, his eye is still healing, and WWE is playing it safe with the concussion protocol. But the hope backstage is clear: no broken bones, no major damage, and a potential showdown with Punk still very much on the table.
