WWE Superstar Cody Rhodes recently discussed rumors that he may soon change his on-screen persona. The American Nightmare is currently one of the biggest babyfaces in the Stamford-based promotion.
Since returning to WWE in 2022, Cody Rhodes has been at the top of his game. The 40-year-old finished his story by dethroning Roman Reigns at WrestleMania XL. He dropped the title to John Cena at this year’s ‘Mania, but claimed it back at SummerSlam 2025.
Rhodes’ current persona is one of the most beloved characters in the company. Still, many people want to see him turn heel, and multiple rumors suggest that the Triple H-led creative team has been planning to turn The American Nightmare into a bad guy.
During a recent edition of his What Do You Wanna Talk About? podcast with guest Becky Lynch, Cody Rhodes addressed the rumors, saying that he did not have any interest in turning heel.
Rhodes added that his heart wouldn’t be in it, making it clear that the timeline of his heel turn might never come.
“I just, I don’t have any interest [in being a bad guy.] None (…) I just don’t know if I could do it. I don’t know if my heart would be in it,” he said. [1:05:47 – 1:06:08]
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Cody Rhodes might face Drew McIntyre at WWE Clash in Paris
Cody Rhodes is currently in a heated feud with Drew McIntyre. On the August 8, 2025, edition of WWE SmackDown, Rhodes teamed up with John Cena to face McIntyre and Logan Paul. The bout ended in a DQ after Paul hit Cena with a low blow.
Following the match, The American Nightmare and The Scottish Warrior continued to fight, which ended in McIntyre hitting a vicious Claymore on his opponent through the bottom half of the announcers table.
Since then, Drew has been taking shots at Cody on social media and in interviews. It seems like the Triple H-led creative team is looking to book a match between the two stars for the Undisputed WWE Championship at Clash in Paris, and it could be made official on the upcoming edition of SmackDown.
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