Booker T, WWE Hall of Famer, evaluates Cody Rhodes' WWE Championship reign

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At WrestleMania 40, Cody Rhodes lastly completed his “story” and dethroned Roman Reigns to change into Undisputed WWE Champion. Since then, Rhodes has been concerned in a number of feuds, however has he had a run just like his predecessor, the “Original Tribal Chief”? Rhodes efficiently defended his title in opposition to Solo Sikoa final evening on “WWE SmackDown,” however moving into, Booker T wasn't certain if the bout would finish with “The American Nightmare” victorious.

“I mean, Cody's on a hell of a run, I think Cody's run is going to end when it's time. I don't know if it's time right now, from a storytelling perspective,” Booker opined on his “Hall of Fame” podcast. The veteran recalled studying that Sikoa is being pegged by many to be the subsequent huge factor in WWE, and whereas he wasn't too certain, he puzzled if the rising star may stroll away with the gold, particularly with The Bloodline behind him.

However, not everyone seems to be as optimistic about Rhodes' run as champion as Booker is. On “Busted Open Radio,” Bully Ray criticized the champion's run for not having a large enough rival. He pointed to The Rock, who was a serious foil to Rhodes regardless of the tip recreation being a match in opposition to Reigns. Bully believes “The American Nightmare” must have a heel on the identical stage as Rock, in any other case his title run may proceed to be underwhelming.

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