Let me tell you, folks, WWE is about to get real spicy, and it’s all because of one man: the American Nightmare, Cody Rhodes. He’s making a rare appearance on tonight’s episode of “Raw” to rev up the engine for his upcoming clash with World Heavyweight Champion GUNTHER at Crown Jewel. And if you thought the stakes couldn’t get any higher, WWE’s gone ahead and introduced the WWE Crown Jewel Championships—because why not throw in some shiny new belts to make things even more chaotic?
Now, Rhodes isn’t the type to just waltz into “Raw” for some polite chit-chat. Oh no. He’s here to confront GUNTHER, a man who could probably break a tree in half with his bare hands, for their first-ever singles match. That’s right, folks, despite both being two of WWE’s biggest names, these two have never squared off one-on-one before. But they did have a little moment at the 2023 Royal Rumble where Rhodes eliminated GUNTHER like he was taking out the trash on a Tuesday—securing his WrestleMania 39 spot in the process. No big deal, right? You can bet GUNTHER hasn’t forgotten that.
WWE has pitted their top champs against each other for the new Crown Jewel Championships, with Rhodes holding the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship and GUNTHER proudly wearing the World Heavyweight belt. Over on the women’s side, WWE Women’s Champion Nia Jax and Women’s World Champion Liv Morgan are set to throw down for the other Crown Jewel prize. But let’s be real, the men’s match might end up being less about the gold and more about which of these guys can make the other one question their life choices in the middle of that ring.
Tonight’s “Raw,” taped last week in St. Louis, Missouri, could be where things get out of hand quickly. Rhodes isn’t a “SmackDown” star just dropping in for tea—he’s here to make a statement, and GUNTHER might not like what he hears. Expect fireworks, folks. This isn’t just about Crown Jewel anymore. This is about pride, gold, and probably a few broken bodies.
Oh, and on top of all that, Bron Breakker’s picking a fight with Kofi Kingston after attacking Kofi, Xavier Woods, and Jey Uso last week. You know, just a casual week in WWE.