Where is Cody Rhodes? WWE superstar missing in action since crushing WrestleMania defeat to John Cena
The American Nightmare lost his Undisputed WWE Championship belt to the infamous heel in Las Vegas - but where is he now?
Cody Rhodes has been missing from WWE action since WrestleMania 41 - and who could blame him?
Th ultimate babyface was beaten by no infamous heel John Cena in Las Vegas last month, who ripped the Undisputed WWE Championship belt from his grasp.
It was Rhodes' most high-profile and perhaps most crushing defeat of his career.
The American Nightmare will forever be remembered as the man who Cena pinned to become World Champion for a record 17th time.
Rhodes was on top until US rapper Travis Scott sabotaged the match. Rhodes managed to land a Cross Rhodes on Scott, but the music star later pulled the referee out of the ring.
Rhodes' hestiated to hit Cena with the belt before suffering a low blow at the hands of his rival, allowing Cena to get the pin.
During the post-show event, Cathy Kelley was in the backstage area when a heartbroken Rhodes passed by refusing to do an interview.
Cena is fulfilling his promise to "destroy" wrestling as he vowed to clinch a record breaking 17th title and then retire it out of the industry when he walks way from the rings at the end of the year.
But fans will finally get a chance to see how Rhodes has recovered - and what he has to say to Cena - with WWE teasing the superstar's return.
The American Nightmare is now being advertised for SmackDown on May 16, 25 days after WrestleMania. It is the first episode of the show after Backlash six days earlier.
At Backlash itself, John Cena will defend the Undisputed WWE Title against Randy Orton.
On WWE's website, Rhodes is pictured on the graphic and listed as a 'featured Superstar', alongside Randy Orton, Tiffany Stratton, Bianca Belair, LA Knight and Solo Sikoa.
While away from television, Rhodes has been spotted out and about spending his well-earned break with his family.
Rhodes was listed as a featured star for the post-WrestleMania SmackDown episode on April 25, however he did not appear meaning WWE could change plans at late notice.
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