Cody Rhodes successfully became the first-ever Crown Jewel Champion in WWE last night. It was a tough battle against Gunther, who took The American Nightmare to his limits. Following the victory, the 39-year-old broke his silence by showing off his newly won ring as the token of his victory at Crown Jewel.
The Undisputed Champion recently shared a photo on X, proudly showcasing his newly won ring. The extravagant piece, set with 175 diamonds and totaling 1.91 carats, has become the latest lavish accessory Cody Rhodes is flaunting on social media.
It was announced before Crown Jewel that the Crown Jewel Championships are going to stay in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Therefore, the winners will be given a ‘Super Bowl-like’ ring as a token for their hard-fought victory. Similar to Rhodes, Liv Morgan was also honored with a ring to signify her win.
Touchdown. #WWECrownJewel pic.twitter.com/u4y2qYevMJ
— Cody Rhodes (@CodyRhodes) November 2, 2024
However, with Crown Jewel now behind him, Rhodes faces a major challenge ahead. A ruthless Kevin Owens is gunning for him on SmackDown, setting the stage for an intense showdown. It will be intriguing to see how Rhodes’s story unfolds from here.
Cody Rhodes addressed the return of The Rock at Bad Blood
The Rock has been an arch-nemesis of Cody Rhodes in WWE for a long time. He made his shocking return at Bad Blood that left the world clamoring about his next move. Recently, The American Nightmare discussed this surprising appearance for the first time since the spectacle in Atlanta.
In an exclusive WWE interview with Cathy Kelley, Cody Rhodes suggested that The Final Boss’s sudden appearance seemed to be all about asserting his presence. Rhodes added that The Brahma Bull’s message was clear: he can show up anytime, anywhere because he’s still the one in charge.
Furthermore, Rhodes said that The Great One chose his spot between two of the biggest faces in WWE to remind everyone he is still part of the game. Therefore, the next appearance of the Hollywood star could be detrimental for the future of WWE, averred the Undisputed Champion.