Cody Rhodes could surprise the world by hugging the dark side and joining a former WWE champion in Backlash 2025. The American Nightmare was last seen in Wrestlemania 41, where he lost WWE's undisputed championship against John Cena. However, his absence may not last much more, since he could return in the next backlash ple with a surprising turn.
After his controversial defeat in the star event of the night of Wrestlemania 41, Cody Rhodes will seek to recover WWE's undisputed championship when he returned. However, this time, it could be accompanied by the newly formed Seth Rollins, Bron Breakker and Paul Heyman alliance.
Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins are not strange to each other. Since The American Nightmare to WWE in Wrestlemania 38, the two superstars have fought together and against numerous occasions. The Visionary played a key role in the victory of Cody Rhodes in Wrestlemania XL. This past shared with Seth could lead Rhodes to become heel and join The Architect in his vision for the future of the industry.
This alliance could greatly benefit Rhodes, since Paul Heyman could move some threads and accelerate his path to a titular fight against John Cena Vs. Randy Orton after backlash. The Wiseman made an offer similar to Sami Zayn a couple of weeks ago in RAW, but The Underdog from the underground rejected it and paid a high price during the program's star event.
Travis Scott helped John Cena defeat Cody Rhodes in Wrestlemania, so this time, The American Nightmare could arrive with his own support in the form of Seth Rollins and company to ensure that he comes out with WWE's undisputed championship around his waist.
That said, the angle is speculative at this time.
Cody Rhodes could be the perfect addition to the Seth Rollins group
The alliance between Seth Rollins and Paul Heyman was formed in Wrestlemania 41, where The Wiseman betrayed CM Punk and Roman Reigns and helped The Visionary out to be victorious at the stellar event of the night one. Punk and Reigns tried to face the heel duo the next night in Raw. However, Bron Breakker made sure they were not successful by eliminating them, aligning with Rollins and Heyman.
The following week, The Architect tried to convince Sami Zayn to join his group, but Sami rejected the offer. The group ended up punishing Zayn for his refusal. Last Monday at RAW, The Wiseman manipulated Jey use to put his world title heavyweight in play against Seth Rollins.
The end saw CM Punk returning and attacking Rollins and Breakker with a steel chair. The program ended with Punk, Zayn and Jey use of foot, while Seth Rollins and company had to retire. With Punk, Roman Reigns, Zayn and Jey chasing the Villana Alliance, the Heel Group could seek to add a new member to balance the balance. The incorporation of Cody Rhodes solves this problem.
Seth Rollins has made it clear that he wants the worldwide heavyweight championship. With Cody Rhodes looking for WWE's undisputed championship, the alliance could lead the industry according to its vision. With the main awards of both brands under their control, the group would be unstoppable.
The Rock hinted in The Pat McAfee Show After Wrestlemania that Rhodes could become Heel in the future, and this could be a great opportunity to take the step.
