Cody Rhodes Suffers 'Multiple Injuries' In Royal Rumble Ladder Match Against Kevin Owens
Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes overcame Kevin Owens in a 'brutal' ladder match.
Undisputed WWE champion Cody Rhodes successfully defended his title at Royal Rumble, beating Kevin Owens in a thrilling ladder match. The victory, however, came at a cost, with Rhodes sustaining severe injuries during the high-stake bout in Indianapolis. The American Nightmare even failed to address the media after the event, raising concerns about his next appearance on the weekly SmackDown. Speaking at the press conference after Royal Rumble, Jackie Redmond confirmed that Rhodes suffered “multiple injuries" while fighting with Owens.
“I can’t confirm the intensity or severity of those injuries, but what I will tell you is that they are bad enough that Cody will not be addressing the media in tonight’s press conference. His in-ring status might even be up in the air as well. What I can confirm is that Cody Rhodes will still attend Friday Night SmackDown in Memphis," Redmond said, as quoted by ITR Wrestling.
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The two rivals appeared at their devastating best. They slammed each other on the steel steps several times, using the ladders. Rhodes grabbed Owens and rammed his head into the announce desk repeatedly. KO was found in a horrific state, with deep cuts appearing on his face. Blood was spotted on his forehead and nose as well.
Owens was ready to launch a package pile driver but Rhodes reversed the move and sent his opponent onto the side of a grounded ladder. KO bounced back with a power comb, thrashing the champ into the corner. Owens was again preparing a package pile driver but this time, Rhodes turned it into an Alabama Slam to break the ladder in the process.
If his injuries prove severe, Rhodes might be forced to relinquish his Undisputed WWE title. As the company has not yet shared any official update, fans will need to wait until Rhodes appears on the next episode of SmackDown. Earlier, Rhodes remained sidelined for a few weeks due to a kayfabe injury after Owens hit him with a package pile driver.
With days leading up to the Elimination Chamber, it will be interesting to see who challenges Rhodes for the Undisputed WWE Championship at WrestleMania 41 in Las Vegas. Jey Uso is expected to face Gunther for the World Heavyweight title after winning the men’s rumble match.
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