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Cody Rhodes' story continued on Monday Night RAW, as he suffered a pretty serious ankle injury but was able to stand tall at the end of the show. With JD McDonagh's help, Damian Priest injured him at the start of the night.
The American Nightmare will face the Judgment Day member at Crown Jewel, but this angle could escalate the issue. Rhodes can demand Priest to put his Money in the Bank contract on the line in Saudi Arabia, potentially with Adam Pearce making it official after the earlier assault.
This would lead to Cody Rhodes defeating Damian Priest to become Mr. Money in the Bank, leaving him moments away from becoming a world champion. But, if this unlikely scenario does happen, how will the former AEW star cash it in? Simple. An honorable man like Cody will announce it beforehand.
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So, following the end of his and Jey Uso's feud with The Judgment Day at Survivor Series, Rhodes can declare he is cashing in his Money in the Bank contract against Roman Reigns at the following premium live event. Royal Rumble 2024 is the setting, perhaps the perfect time to pull the trigger.
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The WrestleMania 39 rematch is big enough to headline the event ahead of both Rumble matches, especially if Cody Rhodes dethrones The Tribal Chief. It has a few benefits and would throw the road to 'Mania 40 into complete chaos and uncertainty. As long as WWE has a plan in place, that's a good thing.
Who could Cody Rhodes and Roman Reigns face at WrestleMania 40 if not each other?
In a world where Cody Rhodes wins the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship at Royal Rumble 2024, he will likely defend the title against an established name. Randy Orton can challenge The American Nightmare, given their storied history. Meanwhile, if CM Punk returns, he is another excellent option.
For Roman Reigns, a potential title loss before WrestleMania 40 would be confirmation that he will face The Rock at The Show of Shows. If the two cousins collide, it should be non-title, so the match isn't entirely predictable. The Tribal Chief may still win, but the result won't be a foregone conclusion.
With these matches in mind, should Cody Rhodes dethrone Roman Reigns at Royal Rumble 2024? Leave your thoughts in the comments section below!
