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Cody Rhodes Hints at Shocking WWE Heel Turn
11 Nov
Summary
- Cody Rhodes hints at a potential heel turn, changing his character significantly.
- He discussed his unique relationship with Paul Heyman and their potential alliance.
- Rhodes noted audience reactions are unpredictable, making character alignment difficult.
WWE Undisputed Champion Cody Rhodes has recently hinted at the possibility of a heel turn, suggesting his character might look significantly different in the future. In an appearance on ESPN Radio's Unsportsmanlike podcast, Rhodes elaborated on his unique relationship with WWE veteran Paul Heyman, acknowledging Heyman's past connection with his late father, Dusty Rhodes. He expressed openness to shifting his character alignment if WWE creative direction calls for it, but pointed out that modern wrestling audiences make it increasingly difficult to distinguish between babyfaces and heels.
Rhodes provided an example of how audience reactions can be unpredictable, recalling how he was cheered after expressing enjoyment from attacking Randy Orton, despite expecting boos. He believes fans interpret characters in diverse ways, making it hard to anticipate responses. Should a heel turn occur, Rhodes indicated it would involve altering some current presentation aspects while introducing new ones. He also mentioned his anticipation for the WWE Survivor Series WarGames 2026 event, streaming live on Saturday, November 28, 2026.
