Backstage update on Cody Rhodes’ potential heel turn ahead of WWE SummerSlam – Report

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A recent report from Self Made Session claims that the idea of turning into a villain and when it may happen is more of a Cody decision than a WWE one.

“I was told that Cody Rhodes’ status at this moment is completely up to Cody. I was told that the ball is in his court. I was told that if Cody wants to, he can pull the trigger on turning heel whenever he wants—he just has to say the word.” [H/T: Ringsidnews]

That lines up with how Rhodes has been portrayed on WWE programming. He usually stands up for what he perceives as right and helps others when attacked by heels. The American Nightmare also claimed he’d only do so if that’s the natural progression of an angle.

“Sometimes being me means making a decision that maybe gets booed. Sometimes it means making a decision that gets cheered. But I’m not gonna suddenly start acting like something I’m not just because somebody online thinks that’s the move.” [H/T – Ringsidenews]

Rhodes faces WWE Champion CM Punk on Night 1 of the first-ever two-night SummerSlam PLE. One of the friends could turn to the dark side for the title.

Cody Rhodes has been a polarizing figure in WWE.

Rhodes may be the epitome of a good guy and American hero, but the line can blur sometimes when his continual success prevents others from advancing up the card.

This has happened in feuds with Kevin Owens, Drew McIntyre, and Sami Zayn this year. The act was perfect to counter Reigns and his heel Bloodline faction before he won the title.

His constant hold over the top of SmackDown and WWE Title picture has had an adverse effect. Damian Priest mentioned as such on last week’s SmackDown. Rhodes did drop the belt to both McIntyre and Zayn this year, only to win it back or have an immediate opportunity to do so.

The call for a heel turn won’t die down any time soon, especially if he keeps portraying the same character. Whenever he makes the call, fans will get to see a villainous American Nightmare.