Folks, it’s official. Cody “The American Nightmare” Rhodes is still the undisputed champion, and he did it in the grandest, most dramatic, and absolutely wildest fashion imaginable. The scene: King & Queen of the Ring 2024. The opponent: none other than the social media maestro turned wrestler, United States Champion Logan Paul. And let’s not forget the surprise guest star, Saudi Arabia’s own Ibrahim Al Hajjaj, who turned out to be more than just a fancy ring announcer.
Big Moves, Bigger Drama
From the get-go, this match was a rollercoaster of high-flying antics and suspense. Rhodes kicked things off by sending Paul flying with an arm drag that had more lift than an overbooked airline. Then, a Disaster Kick sent Paul from the apron straight to the floor. Gravity was definitely not their friend tonight.
Outside the ring, Logan Paul’s manager (the guy who always looks like he’s plotting world domination) handed his client a pair of brass knuckles. This, after Paul swore up and down at the pre-show press conference that he wouldn’t be using any shenanigans. Yeah, right.
Tables, Ladders, and (Brass) Knuckles
Rhodes launched himself off the stairs, aiming to take down Paul with a human cannonball impression. Unfortunately, Paul’s stomach punch intercepted him mid-air, effectively grounding Cody’s flight.
The chaos continued with Paul attempting a Pedigree on the announce desk, which Rhodes countered with a Cody Cutter. That’s right folks, Cody told the ref to hold off on the count. He was just getting started with this symphony of destruction.
But wait, there’s more! Paul hit a frog splash from the top rope, sending Rhodes crashing through the table like a meteor. Back in the ring, Paul delivered another frog splash, but Rhodes kicked out, proving he’s tougher than a $2 steak.
A Twist of Fate (and a Little Help)
Rhodes retaliated with a Vertibreaker, but in classic wrestling fashion, the referee was out of commission thanks to an unplanned nap courtesy of Paul. Logan, showing the grace of a ballerina and the morality of a soap opera villain, hit Rhodes with a low blow and reached for the brass knuckles.
Enter Al Hajjaj. No longer just a pretty voice, he yanked Paul out of the ring, giving Rhodes the perfect opening. With the elegance of a maestro conducting a symphony, Rhodes hit not one, not two, but three Cross Rhodes on Paul. And just like that, with a three-count that could’ve woken the dead, Cody Rhodes secured his victory.
Cody’s Nightmare Continues… For His Opponents
So there you have it, folks. Cody Rhodes overcame adversity, brass knuckles, and the spirit of an action movie climax to retain his title. It was a night of twists, turns, and one particularly helpful guest announcer. Logan Paul might need some time to recover, both physically and from the existential crisis of being outshone by Rhodes yet again.