Cody Rhodes: I’m Very Open To A Heel Turn In WWE

Cody Rhodes has discussed whether he’d be up for turning heel in WWE.

Ever since returned to WWE in 2022, Cody Rhodes has been positioned as a babyface. With the support of the fans, he rose up to becoming Undisputed WWE Champion in 2024, and has been arguably the company’s top star for the past several years. However, some viewers have started to wonder whether “The American Nightmare” could be set to turn heel in the near future, and Rhodes has now addressed that possibility.

Speaking to Unsportsmanlike, Rhodes revealed he’s open to turning heel in WWE.

“I’m very open to it. I think everyone in creative always… Triple H is the one guiding the ship here. I think when something like that, when it’s time, we won’t miss that opportunity. But if it’s never time, I’m sorry. I don’t know.”

-Cody Rhodes

Talk of a potential heel turn has ramped up of late due to Rhodes’ recent feud with Randy Orton. While he’s had rivalries in the past which have required him to lean into a darker side, Cody nailed “The Viper” with a punt kick during their Last Man Standing match at Crown Jewel, fuelling the idea he could be setting up for a turn in the near future.

The topic of a Rhodes heel turn has been popular going back to his time in All Elite Wrestling, where fans were frustrated by his lack of character change in the company. For now, though, whether Rhodes does turn heel in WWE remains to be seen.

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