In a stunning display of grit and athleticism that only WWE could muster, Cody Rhodes faced off against AJ Styles in Lyon, France, at WWE Backlash, where he successfully defended his Undisputed WWE Championship. Fresh off a victory at WrestleMania 40, Rhodes wasn’t about to let his narrative end just yet. With the ink barely dry on his new chapter as champion, Rhodes showed up not just to fight, but to remind everyone why the spotlight loves him.
AJ Styles, not to be overshadowed, entered the ring with his own WrestleMania wounds still fresh. After clawing his way through a recent tournament and eyeing Rhodes’ newly acquired gold, Styles was primed to rewrite the script. But what unfolded was less a written drama and more an epic poetry in motion. The match was a kinetic chess game, with each superstar countering the other’s signature moves as if they’d read each other’s diaries.
The high-stakes ballet saw Rhodes and Styles exchanging not just pleasantries but dropkicks and suplexes, moving from the squared circle to the ringside with the fluidity of a summer blockbuster. The highlight reel? Styles delivering a devastating brainbuster on the apron that surely left marks, followed by a Burning Hammer that almost sealed the deal. But, in a twist worthy of a season finale, Rhodes fired back, reversing a Styles Clash into his own repertoire of hits – the Cody Cutter and Cross Rhodes, ensuring the championship belt stayed firmly around his waist.
As Rhodes stood victorious, the crowd erupted not just for the win but for the promise of more chapters in this ongoing saga. His journey as champion is not a mere footnote in WWE history but a living, evolving saga that promises more twists, turns, and title defenses.
So, grab your popcorn, folks. If this match was any indication, the Cody Rhodes story isn’t just continuing; it’s just getting started. And in WWE, just like in Hollywood, the sequel always aims to outdo the original. Stay tuned!