Cody Rhodes spotted in a neck brace for the first time after getting brutally attacked by Kevin Owens

Cody Rhodes makes his first media appearance after being brutally destroyed by Kevin Owens at Saturday Night's Main Event.


Cody Rhodes spotted in a neck brace for the first time after getting brutally attacked by Kevin Owens

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Cody Rhodes was brutally taken down by Kevin Owens at Saturday Night’s Main Event, suffering a devastating ‘Package Piledriver’ that left him hospitalized. This shocking turn of events has raised concerns about his condition. However, a new viral photo has emerged showing The American Nightmare making media appearances while wearing a protective neck brace.

A fan account shared a photo of the Undisputed WWE Champion posing with a child holding the title. The picture, taken at Brandi Rhodes‘ Pilates studio in Atlanta, notably shows Rhodes wearing a black neck brace. It appears the 39-year-old is selling the aftermath of Owens’ brutal attack at Saturday Night’s Main Event.

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The Prizefighter issued a stern warning to the WWE authority and Rhodes last night on SmackDown. The Canadian superstar appears to have more brutal plans in store for The American Nightmare in the coming weeks. It seems that WWE is taking a cautious approach with Rhodes’ return, leaving his comeback uncertain and unpredictable for now.

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Additionally, WWE is gearing up for the road to WrestleMania 41, which begins next month. As a result, Rhodes is unlikely to be sidelined for long. He is advertised to be part of RAW’s debut on Netflix, so fans can anticipate some explosive moments featuring The Prodigal Son during the highly anticipated show in Los Angeles.

Drew McIntyre discusses potential feud with Cody Rhodes down the line

Cody Rhodes and Drew McIntyre are two of the biggest stars in WWE today. Both have experienced their share of highs and lows throughout their careers, making them quite similar. However, WWE has often refrained from pairing them in a program. Recently, The Scottish Warrior hinted at the possibility of a future feud with The American Nightmare down the line.

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During a TikTok Live, McIntyre stated that when his feud with Rhodes eventually unfolds in WWE, it will be a generational turning point. He emphasized that both of them played a key role in reinventing the independent wrestling scene, which sets the stage for a compelling story to be told when the time is right.

He ended up forming another company and taking it to the next level. Cody and I, it’s going to be big when it happens.

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In fact, the Scot is one of the few stars in WWE to have pinned the Undisputed WWE Champion. Reports suggest that 2025 will be a pivotal year for McIntyre in the Stamford-based promotion. As a result, fans can likely expect an electrifying feud between him and Rhodes to unfold in the middle of next year.

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