As the undisputed WWE champion, Cody Rhodes has emerged as the new face of WWE in Roman Reigns’ absence. In addition to his regular presence on SmackDown, Rhodes is set to perform in NXT. WWE officially announced during last night’s Raw that Rhodes will appear on the June 11 episode of NXT TV, which airs tonight. The reason for his appearance has not been revealed, so fans are eagerly awaiting the surprise.
The first hint of this move came via Rhodes’ social media post during Sunday’s NXT Battleground PPV. It was officially confirmed Monday night. Updated tracks for the June 11th NXT event include:
- Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes appearance
- Singapore cane match: Lexis King vs. Dante Chen
- Shawn Spears vs. Je’Von Evans
- Michin vs. Jaida Parker
- Wendy Choo returns
- Eddy Thorpe returns
In addition to his NXT appearance, Cody Rhodes is also confirmed to appear on the June 14 episode of SmackDown alongside his Clash at the Castle opponent, AJ Styles. This appearance comes just hours before their highly anticipated battle over the Undisputed WWE Championship. The announcement of Rhodes and Styles appearing under the same roof this Friday night was made via a promo video during Monday’s Raw. Their upcoming match, Rhodes vs. Styles II in an I Quit match, was confirmed last week.
The collection going into this tournament has been huge. AJ Styles pretended to be retired luring Rhodes into the ring for a surprise attack, flanked by The OC partners, two weeks ago. Rhodes then seeks revenge against The Phenomenal One, further escalating their feud.
Also announced for the June 14 episode of SmackDown, Kevin Owens continues his feud with The Bloodline as he goes one-on-one with Solo Sequoia. Owens’ ongoing battle with The Bloodline has been a hot topic, and this match is expected to move the drama forward. Current submissions for the June 14 episode of SmackDown include:
- Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes and his Clash at the Castle challenger AJ Styles appear
- Kevin Owens vs. Solo Sikoa
- Nia Jax vs. Michin
- Naomi vs. Chelsea Green
- The Grayson Waller Effect with guests DIY
Rhodes’ dual presence in NXT and SmackDown shows his name in WWE’s current landscape. His involvement in many cases highlights his versatility and importance to the company. As the undisputed WWE Champion, his schedule is packed, and his upcoming matches promise to be exciting for the WWE Universe.
Fans are especially excited about the potential outcomes of those meetings and appearances. Can Cody Rhodes maintain his momentum and get the win? How will his connections with WWE Superstars like AJ Styles unfold? These questions add to the anticipation and excitement surrounding the WWE schedule this week.