WATCH: Cody Rhodes Shocks Booker T With Unexpected Move on SmackDown – WWE Shares Priceless Reaction
Cody Rhodes may be the Undisputed WWE Champion, but on last week’s Friday Night SmackDown (September 26, 2025), it wasn’t his title defenses or promos that had fans buzzing—it was what he did to a Hall of Famer at ringside.
The moment unfolded when Paul Heyman opened the show, only to be interrupted by The American Nightmare. Soon after, Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed joined in, and things quickly escalated. Rhodes threw verbal jabs, fists started flying, and before long, the champ was outnumbered—until Randy Orton stormed out to even the odds.
But before all that chaos, Cody did something no one saw coming—he casually tossed his expensive watch straight at Booker T, who was seated at commentary.
WWE has now shared the clip of Booker’s priceless reaction, and it’s going viral.
Despite the sudden throw, the Hall of Famer stayed cool as ever, catching the watch like a pro before bursting into laughter and fist-bumping Michael Cole. Fans loved it, and WWE’s official X/Twitter account even gave Booker props, posting:
“Nice catch, @BookerT5x!”
Why Cody Rhodes Might Be Behind Jey Uso’s Heel Turn
Meanwhile, outside the ring, big changes could be coming. Wrestling veteran Vince Russo believes Jey Uso’s teased heel turn is directly tied to Rhodes’ current run.
According to Russo, Triple H’s creative team is turning Jey heel simply to give Cody a new top rival:
“They’re literally undoing everything they did with Jey because their champion has no opponents. They need someone for Cody, so that’s why they’re doing it.”
With Orton backing him up and Jey Uso possibly stepping up as a challenger, the road ahead for Rhodes promises plenty of drama. But for now, fans can’t stop replaying the hilarious moment where Booker T proved he’s still got lightning-fast reflexes.
