Why did Cody Rhodes lay down a Bloodline Rules stipulation for WWE SummerSlam match? Exploring potential reasons

Cody Rhodes isn't afraid of Solo Sikoa's Bloodline and he proved this by demanding a Bloodline Rules match between them at WWE SummerSlam. The Undisputed WWE Champion pushed for the stipulation, and his challenger accepted, calling his stablemates to the ring on WWE SmackDown.

The American Nightmare knows all about a Bloodline Rules match as he faced Roman Reigns with the stipulation in place at WrestleMania XL. He prevailed at Lincoln Financial Field, finishing his story by winning the world title. The 39-year-old may be looking to pay tribute to that iconic match and also setting the stage for The Head of the Table's return.

Roman Reigns is heavily expected to return at WWE SummerSlam tomorrow night. He's been absent since 'Mania when he lost the title to Cody Rhodes in a Bloodline Rules match.

The duo tore the house down in April with one of the best main events in WrestleMania history. Rhodes could be looking to carve up a similar battle at Cleveland Browns Stadium before Reigns makes his long-awaited return.

A Bloodline Rules match means anything goes. This could even allow Reigns to return mid-match and ruin Solo Sikoa's dream of becoming world champion and continuing his reign of terror as the new Tribal Chief.

Reigns isn't the only possible interference in tomorrow night's world title match. Sikoa's Bloodline (Jacob Fatu, Tama Tonga, and Tonga Loa) will undoubtedly get involved somehow. Rhodes might have some backup from new allies Kevin Owens and Randy Orton.

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"Spice girl" - Cody Rhodes' wife Brandi mocked Solo Sikoa ahead of WWE SummerSlam

Cody Rhodes took aim at Solo Sikoa's claim of being the Tribal Chief when the two opened WWE SmackDown. The champ made light of the former NXT North American Champion, claiming he was nothing but a 'wannabee' Tribal Chief.

The two-time Royal Rumble winner's wife, Brandi Rhodes, couldn't help but tease Sikoa with a post on X/Twitter:

"Solo Sikoa is essentially a Spice Girl."

This alludes to former UK girlband Spice Girls' song Wannabee, which will only further irritate the Bloodline's newest leader. His status as the top dog of arguably the most dominant faction in WWE history has been continuously mocked by Cody, and now his wife's getting in on the fun.

The jokes will be put to one side at WWE SummerSlam when The American Nightmare defends his title against Sikoa. He'll now do so in a Bloodline Rules match, making an already exciting match-up that much more must-see.