5 Ways Cody Rhodes could turn heel in AEW

#2 "It's his moment"- Cody Rhodes betrays Hangman Page for the AEW World Title

When Cody Rhodes first embarked upon his post-WWE career, he was welcomed into the infamous Bullet Club with open arms. His work as an arrogant heel with the faction saw him building relationships with Kenny Omega, The Young Bucks, and the current AEW World Champion Hangman Page as the Elite sub-group expanded.

As leader, Kenny Omega got the selection of marquee matches and championship opportunities, and tensions began to rise between the two alpha males as to who was better for the group.

Cody's heel work was cemented through the web series Being the Elite, where he would routinely manipulate The Young Bucks and Hangman in an attempt to weaken Omega's respect as a leader.

By this point, the Elite faction had adopted roles as tweeners. While acting as heels in many respects, they were so beloved that they could play the babyface role when it suited them or the narrative.

Kenny Omega was shockingly dethroned as IWGP US Champion when Hangman Page entered the ring to confront Jay White.

Omega took exception to the challenge immediately after his loss and interjected himself when Cody emerged to confront his rival, affirming that this was "his moment" when referring to Page.

What happened next would be a turning point in the trajectory of the Bullet Club stable, when Cody Rhodes made his intentions clear by spiking the Cleaner with a Cross Rhodes.

Fast forward to today, and the Elite faction have grown into their roles with AEW, especially Hangman, who holds the World Title. Cody needs a heel turn, and Page is the promotion's number one babyface. The history is there, and the execution can be easy.

Assuming Page retains the title against Bryan Danielson, Cody Rhodes can emerge to congratulate his friend and celebrate another moment. However, this time he can show his true colors and spike Page with a Cross Rhodes and declare his intention to challenge the AEW World Championship.

This turn would cement Cody Rhodes as the number one heel in the company and reinforce Page's reign by having a personal feud.