Below are a couple of top WWE news stories of the day, featuring Cody Rhodes and Kiana James.
• Cody Rhodes’ Next PLE Appearance Revealed
Cody Rhodes is set to return to WWE programming after being off television since WrestleMania 41.
According to promotional materials and current advertising, Rhodes is being promoted for the Money In The Bank 2025 premium live event, which takes place on June 7 at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles.
While it’s not confirmed whether he’ll wrestle at the event, WWE is actively using his image to promote the show, making his return all but certain.
Rhodes is also advertised to appear on the May 16 episode of SmackDown in Greensboro, North Carolina. This will be his first advertised appearance since losing the Undisputed WWE Championship to John Cena at WrestleMania.
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• WWE Officials Are High On Injured Wrestler
Kiana James is earning strong internal praise in WWE, with officials reportedly preparing to give her a big push once she returns from injury.
PWN reports that James’ work during rehab has impressed key figures backstage:
“Several within WWE are very high on Kiana James. Her work ethic and dedication during rehab caught the eyes of a few and I’d expect her to get a push once she returns.”
James has been sidelined since June 2024 after suffering a serious leg injury, which was later revealed to be a knee issue that required surgery.
Her last match aired on the June 17 episode of RAW, where she faced IYO SKY and Zelina Vega in a triple threat Money In The Bank qualifier.
