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#1 Redemption for Roode?

Robert Roode came close to being the No.1 contender for the Universal title

There were quite a few rumors recently from the Wrestling Observer Newsletter that WWE is planning to "rehab" Robert Roode, which is why he was protected last week. This week, it was backed up even more so when he came close to becoming the No. 1 contender to the Universal Championship.

He was one of the featured Superstars in the bout and he managed to eliminate AJ Styles of all people, being one of the final two with Rey Mysterio. He came close, but Mysterio managed to land the 619 and Frog Splash to secure the win for himself.

However, just like Nikki Cross, Roode's stock has grown in defeat. They are cleverly finishing matches these days on RAW and protecting Superstars as well. But what WWE subtly told us in this match is that Roode is for real and may become a Universal Championship contender sooner than we think.

If this is the rehabilitation of Robert Roode, we're all for it!