Cody Rhodes Walks Back His Tease Of Major WWE Character Change
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Cody Rhodes has once again addressed the ongoing discussion about a potential heel turn. His latest comments on Busted Open Radio appear to walk back previous statements that a turn was on the horizon.
This comes after Rhodes had previously stated he was at the "tail end" of his babyface run. He had given a potential timeline of one to three years for a character change.
Cody Rhodes Downplays Heel Turn Talk
On the radio show, host Dave LaGreca told Rhodes to stop the "heel talk," reminding him that he is a hero to many fans. Rhodes responded by downplaying the significance of the discussion.
"You know what? One thing I noticed about that is it only exists on X, and it's deep—it's a deep discussion," Rhodes said (H/T to RingsideNews.com).
While admitting that you can "never say never" in wrestling, he questioned if a heel turn was in his future before his career ends.
"I don't know if we're on that road within the time I have left in wrestling," he stated. "Who knows though? With Bully Ray sitting next to you, you never wanna say never."
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 20: Cody Rhodes is introduced before his match against John Cena for the Undisputed WWE Championship during WrestleMania 41 at Allegiant Stadium on April 20, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 20: Cody Rhodes is introduced before his match against John Cena for the Undisputed WWE Championship during WrestleMania 41 at Allegiant Stadium on April 20, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada.More news: WWE News: Steve Austin Reveals Real-Life Vince McMahon Confrontation
A Change In Tune For Cody Rhodes
These new comments suggest Rhodes is less certain about a heel turn than he has been in the past. His backtracking has led fans to believe he may remain a babyface for the foreseeable future.
The discussion around a potential turn for Rhodes has been going on for some time. Earlier this year, The Rock confirmed that he had pushed for Rhodes to turn heel, but the idea was shut down by WWE at the time.
Rhodes began 2025 as the reigning Undisputed WWE Champion, starting his year with a successful, hard-fought title defense against Kevin Owens in a Ladder Match at the Royal Rumble. His championship run came to a stunning end at WrestleMania 41 when he was defeated by a newly heel John Cena in the main event of Night 2.
Undeterred, Rhodes entered the King of the Ring tournament to earn another shot at the title. He battled through the tournament, defeating his friend Jey Uso and former mentor Randy Orton to be crowned the 2025 King of the Ring at Night of Champions, securing his championship rematch against Cena at SummerSlam.
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