Below are some top WWE news stories of the day, involving Cody Rhodes and Vince McMahon.
• As seen in the main event segment of last night’s SmackDown, Cody Rhodes said he’s coming for Roman Reigns and the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship, but not at WrestleMania 40.
The American Nightmare then basically gave the WrestleMania 40 main event to The Rock.
According to Fightful Select, Rhodes’ decision to relinquish his spot left many WWE wrestlers shocked and disheartened, with some perceiving it as a choice reminiscent of the previous leadership’s tendency to prioritize established talent at the expense of promoting newer performers.
• According to Fightful Select, WWE employees reportedly consider the recent allegations against Vince McMahon as just the beginning, as they believe it’s not the worst thing he has done.
Lawyers and media have identified potential additional victims, indicating an ongoing situation. There is uncertainty about the source of the leak to the Wall Street Journal, with some speculating it could be the complainant or high-ranking officials at TKO.
The report suggested that the company became aware of the magnitude of the situation post-merger and anticipated revelations about Vince McMahon when signing the Netflix deal.
• DIY vs. Creed Brothers vs. Imperium vs. The New Day has been announced for Monday’s RAW. Winners of this match will face Pete Dunne & Tyler Bate in a #1 contenders match.
The #1 Contenders will face Finn Balor and Damian Priest for the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championship at Elimination Chamber in Australia.
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