The American Nightmare Cody Rhodes has been out of action since the WWE Raw after Hell in a Cell premium live event. He was injured while training for his match against Seth Rollins at Hell In A Cell and had take a sabbatical to heal a torn pectoral muscle. He was initially expected to return at Royal Rumble event but due to accelerated healing, he could be set to return by the Day 1 Premium Live Event.
Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer reported that Cody Rhodes recovering fast and he is doing well. He also stated that Rhodes was initially planned to return for Royal Rumble but we can his WWE return sooner than he was initially supposed.
”Rhodes appears to be a little ahead of schedule in healing. He’s working with DDP. Things are normal for him in real life but obviously any upper body weights he can use are extremely light. There’s no firm date for a return this early, and even when there is, I would expect it’ll be kept quiet for a surprise pop. Originally the idea of Rumble looked good. Perhaps Day 1 since it’s in Atlanta and he grew up and still lives there.”
Dave Meltzer also further noted that Cody Rhodes is being considered as a potential challenger for The Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns next year.
”In time for 2023 they would have Cody Rhodes, Wyatt and Strowman, and Lashley unless Lashley beats Lesnar.”
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