Cody Rhodes to vacate Undisputed WWE Title due to injury, The Rock is back? - 3 directions for The American Nightmare after SNME

Cody Rhodes is the current Undisputed WWE Champion. However, following Saturday Night's Main Event, The American Nightmare suffered an injury due to a post-match assault by Kevin Owens. The Stamford-based promotion recently released a statement revealing that Rhodes was diagnosed with axial compression of the cervical spine, as well as a cervical strain with spasms.

Following this, Rhodes' status remains uncertain. In this article, we will discuss three potential directions for the Undisputed WWE Champion following SNME.

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#3 Cody Rhodes might vacate the Undisputed WWE Title as part of the storyline

One potential direction could see Cody Rhodes vacate his Undisputed WWE Title following Saturday Night's Main Event. This angle is likely part of the storyline and could be used to take the gold off Rhodes' shoulders without him suffering a direct loss.

It’s important to note that Kevin Owens used a Package Piledriver to take down Rhodes during the post-match assault. Previously, the former Universal Champion took out Randy Orton with a vicious piledriver a few weeks ago on SmackDown, and The Viper is still away from the ring.

This raises the possibility of Rhodes vacating his championship as part of the storyline and going on hiatus from the Stamford-based promotion.

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#2 A rematch between The American Nightmare and KO might get announced

The rivalry between Rhodes and Owens remains unfinished following the NBC special event, leading to speculation about a rematch between the two. The injury angle might sideline Rhodes for a brief period. However, he might not be stripped of the title.

Rhodes could return and challenge KO for a rematch, seeking revenge for his actions. RAW's Netflix debut show is already generating major traction after the announcement of Roman Reigns vs. Solo Sikoa for the Ula Fala.

To make things even bigger, the Rhodes vs. Owens rematch could be announced for this special edition of the red show. If not on RAW's debut episode on Netflix, Royal Rumble 2025 could be the ideal location for the contest.

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#1 Rhodes might be confronted by The Rock on RAW's debut show on Netflix

Besides high-profile matches, RAW's debut episode on Netflix is expected to feature many surprise returns, with The Rock being one of the potential names who could show up. After WrestleMania XL, The Final Boss confronted Cody Rhodes and hinted at his desire to win the Undisputed WWE Title.

It’s possible that if Rhodes appears on RAW's debut episode on Netflix, he could be confronted by a returning People’s Champion. The Hollywood star might issue a challenge to The American Nightmare, setting up a dream showdown between the two in WWE.