WWE fans have turned their head as there are rumors about Cody Rhodes facing the current Intercontinental Champion Gunther at WrestleMania 40.Given that The American Nightmare is currently a fan favorite and face of Monday Night RAW, the company has a potential plan for him at the upcoming Showcase of the Immortals.Cody Rhodes returned to this year's Royal Rumble following a massive break from WWE, only to grab a chance to "finish his story" of becoming a world champion and making his family proud.After punching his ticket to WrestleMania 39 with the Rumble win, the 37-year-old star challenged Roman Reigns for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship.Unfortunately, The Tribal Chief crushed his dream, and Cody Rhodes never got a chance to fight for the world title again because of Brock Lesnar in the picture.👑𝔸𝕕𝕒𝕞 𝔾𝕠𝕝𝕕𝕓𝕖𝕣𝕘👑@AdamGoldberg28The story is never getting finished twitter.com/cultaholic/sta…Cultaholic Wrestling@CultaholicGunther vs Cody Rhodes is reportedly being discussed to headline WrestleMania 40 next year in Philidelphia. The report states that the match has been discussed for Raw's main event because they are "seen as the top face and heel on the Raw roster." Read more down below.3294157Gunther vs Cody Rhodes is reportedly being discussed to headline WrestleMania 40 next year in Philidelphia. The report states that the match has been discussed for Raw's main event because they are "seen as the top face and heel on the Raw roster." Read more down below.👇 https://t.co/aekdEg2lVdThe story is never getting finished 💔 twitter.com/cultaholic/sta… https://t.co/Q6boh3SDNcAccording to the latest reports, the organization is working on a plan for The American Nightmare to face Gunther at next year's show. This outraged followers, who wanted him to finish his story without going against The Imperium's leader.Check out fan reactions below:A fan shared that if Triple H books Cody vs. Gunther at WrestleMania 40, it would be a big "L" for him.Yung Mathie 👑@InatsiMathenjwa@AdamGoldberg28 Rare L from HHH@AdamGoldberg28 Rare L from HHHAnother fan said that beating Reigns is not Rhodes' story, but it is Jey Uso's story to dethrone his cousin.Pana@ElPana_Prieto@AdamGoldberg28 It was never his story. It’s Jey’s.But people aren’t ready for that conversation.531@AdamGoldberg28 It was never his story. It’s Jey’s.But people aren’t ready for that conversation.A user also pointed out that Rhodes can win the 2023 Money in the Bank, and Gunther to win the upcoming Royal Rumble.Gee@Ooooh_Gerry@AdamGoldberg28 Cody could win MITB and Gunther could win the rumble… it can still happen y’all@AdamGoldberg28 Cody could win MITB and Gunther could win the rumble… it can still happen y’allSome fans want to see The American Nightmare taking on The Imperium faction leader at SummerSlam 2023.Alexa@explorativewmn@AdamGoldberg28 Summerslam!@AdamGoldberg28 Summerslam!Luke at 103.5 Dawn FM@TheStarboyMUFC@AdamGoldberg28 Could be Cody defending against Gunther honestly the IWC have no patience541@AdamGoldberg28 Could be Cody defending against Gunther honestly the IWC have no patienceBully Ray believes Cody Rhodes surpassed AEW in popularity with his WrestleMania 38 returnAccording to WWE icon Bully Ray spoke on the Busted Open Podcast, and the minute Rhodes appeared on the Grandest Stage of them All, he was at the pinnacle of stardom.Cody Rhodes stunned the world by being the first superstar to return from AEW to WWE at WrestleMania 38. The Jacksonville-based promotion has a long history of attracting former WWE stars, so it was a surprise when it happened the opposite way."Make no mistake, Dave, the day Cody made his entrance and his return at WrestleMania, Cody became a much bigger star than he ever was in AEW. He became bigger than AEW, he became bigger than any talents in AEW because it's a different stage," Ray said. [H/T - Wrestling Inc]Public Enemies Podcast@TheEnemiesPE3Brock Lesnar had my boy Cody Rhodes yelling like Tom from Tom and Jerry 192972873Brock Lesnar had my boy Cody Rhodes yelling like Tom from Tom and Jerry 😭😂😭https://t.co/ng2J6fZTNwFollowing Brock Lesnar's horrific attack on The American Dream's arm, Triple H gave him the go-ahead to fight the latter at Night of Champions. It remains to be seen who will emerge victorious at the upcoming premium live event.What are your thoughts on Gunther vs. Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania 40? Sound off in the comments section below.