Cody Rhodes reacts to new WWE SmackDown change
Cody Rhodes is now the face of WWE SmackDown since winning the Undisputed WWE Championship at WrestleMania earlier this year. The blue brand has gone through many changes since his win, with the most recent one being the show's shift to the USA Network. In the spirit of the shift, the blue brand introduced a new introduction video, which Rhodes has reacted to.
This week's episode of WWE SmackDown was the Season Premiere for the show, resuming its journey on the USA Network after a break of five years. The American Nightmare opened the show in a Steel Cage Match, putting his Undisputed WWE Title on the line against Solo Sikoa. After a hard-fought battle, Cody Rhodes walked out of the show with the title still around his waist.
As is usually done before a show, WWE runs an introduction video promoting various stars of the brand. The company aired a new version of the introduction to SmackDown featuring the current champions and top stars who are usually seen on the show. The current Undisputed WWE Champion took to his social media handle to react to the new video.
What came out of the alliance between Cody Rhodes and Roman Reigns on WWE SmackDown?
The American Nightmare managed to beat Solo Sikoa in a Steel Cage Match but The Bloodline launched an attack soon after. The Original Tribal Chief made his return to SmackDown during the attack to help Rhodes level the playing field.
The duo was seen again before the show came to a close. Cody Rhodes interrupted Reigns' address to the WWE Universe. While the two were hashing out their differences, they were attacked by the new Bloodline. The momentary alliance between the two WrestleMania XL opponents resulted in a tag team match fixed between them and the team of Sikoa and Jacob Fatu at Bad Blood.
The October premium live event is shaping up to feature some of the most personal of feuds. It will be the first time that the WWE Universe will see Rhodes and Reigns team up. The fans will be interested in seeing if the duo can co-exist given the differences they have had in the past.