The Bloodline delivered a clear message to Cody Rhodes on WWE RAW, making their presence felt in his match against Drew McIntyre. Fans were treated to an intense clash between Rhodes and McIntyre, former WWE tag team champions, showcasing remarkable back-and-forth action within the squared circle.
However, the match’s conclusion dramatically turned as two members of the Bloodline faction unexpectedly appeared on RAW. Just as Rhodes had McIntyre on the ropes, Jimmy Uso emerged to distract him, despite Cody’s evasion and the officials’ efforts to remove Jimmy from the scene. However, Solo Sikoa entered in a black hood and delivered a Samoan Spike to Rhodes’ throat.
This mirrored last year’s WrestleMania 39 fiasco, which cost Rhodes a title shot against Roman Reigns. The interference provided McIntyre with the opportunity he needed to execute a thunderous Claymore Kick, sealing the victory by pinning Cody Rhodes.
The escalating rivalry between The Bloodline and Cody Rhodes is reaching boiling point. Post-match, RAW GM Adam Pearce sought to extend help to Rhodes, but he turned down the offer. Instead, he found himself confronted by Seth Rollins, who stood in solidarity with Rhodes at the WrestleMania 40 kickoff press event, hinting at potential alliances and betrayals on the horizon.
Cody Rhodes faces shocking loss on WWE RAW
Cody Rhodes, who returned to WWE in 2022 at WrestleMania 38, faced Seth Rollins in a thrilling match where Rhodes defended himself. He then went on to defend against Rollins two more times. At the WWE Hell in a Cell premium live event, Rhodes, despite suffering an injury, competed in the match against Rollins and emerged victorious. Following the match, Rhodes underwent the recovery process and returned at Royal Rumble 2023, winning the match.
He subsequently challenged Roman Reigns for the WWE Universal Championship at WrestleMania 39. Since his return to WWE, Rhodes hadn’t faced any losses until WrestleMania 39, where he lost the match against Reigns due to Sikoa interfering and delivering a Samoan Spike to Rhodes’ throat. However, Rhodes, who faced Drew McIntyre on the latest edition of WWE RAW, suffered the same fate and lost a match on WWE TV since WrestleMania 39, marking his second singles loss in the promotion since his return to WWE in 2022.
