Cody Rhodes has been carrying the WWE flag proudly ever since becoming the Undisputed WWE Champion at WrestleMania 40 in Philadelphia. Since then, he’s taken centre stage in major rivalries, main events, and high-profile matches — all while staying true to his character as a top babyface in the company.
And despite recent events and online speculation, it looks like WWE has no plans to turn Cody Rhodes heel anytime soon.
Cody Rhodes Faces a New Challenge in Montreal
This Saturday, Rhodes will step into the ring at WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event in Montreal for a major showdown. He’ll go head-to-head with Drew McIntyre and Jacob Fatu in a triple threat match. This clash has deep personal stakes.
- Drew McIntyre recently took the Undisputed WWE Championship from Rhodes during a brutal 3 Stages of Hell match on SmackDown.
- Jacob Fatu interfered in that match, costing Rhodes the final stage by attacking him and helping McIntyre walk out of the cage.
Since then, Rhodes has promised to make Fatu pay for his actions — and Montreal could be where he finally delivers.
Is Cody Rhodes Turning Heel?
After his championship loss and a noticeable shift in his attitude, fans have started wondering if WWE is planning a heel turn for Cody Rhodes. Some of his recent promos have sounded more intense, and he’s shown a darker edge in recent appearances.
But according to a new report by The Wrestling Observer, WWE is not planning to turn Cody heel right now.
The report explains:
- WWE wants Rhodes to remain a top babyface for the foreseeable future.
- A heel turn will only happen if fans turn on him completely, similar to what happened in AEW, where Rhodes was booed despite being booked as a good guy.
- As long as the WWE audience keeps cheering him, he stays a face.
So for now, fans can expect Rhodes to continue fighting from the front as WWE’s top hero.
The Potential of a Heel Cody Rhodes
While a heel turn isn’t happening now, it’s interesting to imagine what that version of Cody Rhodes could look like. In AEW, Rhodes was once heavily booed despite playing the babyface role. If that ever happens in WWE, there’s a long list of possible dream matches and feuds:
- Cody Rhodes vs. CM Punk
- Cody Rhodes vs. Roman Reigns
- Cody Rhodes vs. Randy Orton
- Cody Rhodes vs. Bron Breakker
- Cody Rhodes vs. Oba Femi
These feuds could headline major events like SummerSlam, Royal Rumble, or even WrestleMania if WWE ever decides to go that route.
What Else is Happening at Saturday Night’s Main Event?
Along with Rhodes’ triple threat match, the Montreal event features some other big matchups:
Fatal Four-Way for WWE Undisputed Championship Contendership
- Randy Orton vs. Sami Zayn vs. Damian Priest vs. Trick Williams
- The winner gets a shot at Drew McIntyre’s title at the Royal Rumble.
Women’s Tag Team Championship Match
- The Judgment Day (Champions) vs. Rhiyo
- A high-stakes match as Rhiyo looks to win their first tag team gold.
Saturday Night’s Main Event is shaping up to be full of drama, surprises, and championship implications.
