Cody Rhodes new project outside of WWE revealed - Reports
Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes has reportedly been cast in a remake of an iconic movie. The American Nightmare dethroned Roman Reigns in the main event of WrestleMania XL to finally become champion.
Rhodes is the new Undisputed WWE Champion and his first title defense will take place at Backlash next month. The former AEW star will be put his title on the line against AJ Styles after The Phenomenal One defeated LA Knight this past Friday night on SmackDown. According to a new report from Daily Mail, Rhodes will also be appearing in a remake of a classic comedy.
The 38-year-old reportedly has been cast alongside Liam Neeson and Pamela Anderson in the upcoming reboot of The Naked Gun. Daily Mail added that Rhodes might be playing himself in the reboot, and also may be a character who becomes hypnotized in a tribute to the original film.
Former WWE writer is unhappy with how Cody Rhodes has booked following WrestleMania
Wrestling veteran Vince Russo has taken the company to task for not having a better plan for Cody Rhodes following his victory at WrestleMania XL.
Rhodes won the Men's Royal Rumble match two years in a row but came up short against Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 39 in Los Angeles. However, he got his revenge last month in Philadelphia and finally was able to finish his story.
Speaking on a recent episode of Sportskeeda Wrestling's Legion of RAW show, Vince Russo claimed that the promotion didn't have much planned for Rhodes after winning the title. He suggested that having a mini-tournament to determine his opponent at Backlash represented the lack of a plan.
"You put a title on Cody Rhodes. You know you're gonna put the title on Cody Rhodes. And there is no monster heel waiting for him. You gotta put together a makeshift tournament, or whatever it is, in order for Cody to have an opponent? That tell you right there, bro. They don't know how to book. They don't know how to write. That is so weak," he said. [From 06:53 onwards]
You can check out Russo's comments in the video below:
Rhodes returned to WWE at WrestleMania 38 and spent two years trying to become champion. It will be interesting to see how long he can hold onto the Undisputed WWE Championship moving forward.