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Cody Rhodes fulfilled his dream of winning a world championship by defeating Roman Reigns at WrestleMania XL. The American Nightmare has been the talk of the town ever since his triumph at The Show of Shows.
Meanwhile, fans have already started debating over potential names who could end the current Undisputed WWE Champion's reign.
The following article will take a look at four such names who could potentially dethrone Cody Rhodes to become the top champion in the Stamford-based promotion.
#4. AJ Styles prevails over Cody Rhodes
AJ Styles defeated LA Knight on SmackDown to become the first challenger for Cody Rhodes' Undisputed WWE Championship. The Phenomenal One will now collide with The American Nightmare at the Backlash 2024 Premium Live Event in France.
Truth be told, Styles has all the attributes to beat Rhodes. The former WWE Champion has made easy work of several top names of the Stamford-based company in his career, and it would not be surprising if he makes a massive statement by dethroning The American Nightmare next month.
#3. Randy Orton can defeat his former protege
While Randy Orton was rumored to be Cody Rhodes' first challenger, it was not meant to be. However, WWE could be saving the following match for the SummerSlam Premium Live Event later this year.
If that is indeed the case, then fans should expect a potential blockbuster encounter between two former tag team partners this year.
The Viper, who has also been Rhodes' mentor in the Stamford-based promotion, could prove to be the biggest roadblock on The American Nightmare's path. Orton's experience and skillset may help him edge past Rhodes to win the Undisputed WWE Championship.
#2. Potential MITB winner Sami Zayn does the unthinkable
Sami Zayn is rumored to win the Men's Money in the Bank Ladder Match this year. If that does happen, it will make him one of the hot favorites to dethrone Cody Rhodes for the Undisputed WWE Championship.
The creative team could have Sami drop his Intercontinental Championship to Chad Gable, only for the former to win the coveted Money in the Bank briefcase in his native country. Following that, the former Honorary Uce could go on to defeat The American Nightmare and script history.
#1. Roman Reigns reclaims the Undisputed WWE Championship
Roman Reigns has been on a hiatus since his loss at WrestleMania XL, and will reportedly return on the last episode of WWE SmackDown before the SummerSlam 2024 Premium Live Event.
Following his comeback, The Tribal Chief could set his sights on Cody Rhodes. The Head of the Table could pull some strings backstage to get a rematch against The American Nightmare.
If it does happen, Reigns could resort to unfair means and exact revenge on Rhodes by dethroning him and reclaiming the Undisputed WWE Championship.
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