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Following CM Punk’s injury announcement on Monday’s Raw, there has been some backstage information regarding WWE’s plans and Cody Rhodes’ involvement in the Royal Rumble.
Contrary to some speculation, it has been confirmed by Fightful Select that Cody Rhodes was always scheduled to win the Royal Rumble matchup, and Punk’s injury did not lead to a last-minute audible in the match’s outcome.
However, Punk’s injury did result in some adjustments to WWE’s plans on Raw. One notable change was Seth Rollins calling out Cody Rhodes and expressing his desire to face him at WrestleMania 40 instead of Roman Reigns. This shift in storyline direction was influenced by Punk’s injury, as it altered the dynamics of WWE’s booking.
Additionally, Cody Rhodes had a successful weekend merchandise-wise, emerging as the top-selling superstar at the WWE Superstore located at Tropicana Field, where the Royal Rumble event was held. This indicates his popularity and strong connection with fans, further solidifying his status within WWE.
What are your thoughts on these developments, and how do you see Cody Rhodes’ future in WWE unfolding? Let us know in the comments.
