Cody Rhodes Breaks Silence On CM Punk’s World Championship Victory
Cody Rhodes comments on CM Punk winning the World Heavyweight Championship at Saturday Night Main Event XLI on November 1.
At SNME, the kickoff match featured a much-anticipated showdown between Cody Rhodes and Drew McIntyre for the Undisputed WWE Championship. The intensity was high as both superstars clashed with everything on the line.
Rhodes came out smart and ruthless, breaking from his former honorable self and using every crafty tactic he could. The turning point came when he shockingly used the championship belt as a weapon, hitting The Scottish Warrior with a DDT that left him stunned.
Taking full advantage, Rhodes followed up with his finishing move, the CrossRhodes, for the pinfall victory. This win showcased Cody Rhodes’ gradual transformation into a cunning champion willing to bend rules to retain his title, leaving the crowd buzzing and McIntyre frustrated.
Then the SNME main event was a brutal war between CM Punk and Jey Uso for the vacant World Heavyweight Championship. Punk brought his usual mix of technical skill and gritty determination, while Uso fought tooth and nail, fueled by pride and prior setbacks.
The match was a wild back-and-forth with finishers countered, high-impact moves, and close near-falls. The decisive moment was Punk’s Go to Sleep finisher delivered twice in quick succession, finally pinning Uso for the three-count after a grueling, long battle.
CM Punk and Cody Rhodes Meet Backstage After SNME
After the show, the two champions, Punk and Rhodes, met backstage for their victory celebration. They did a celebratory photoshoot, and Rhodes shared one of those photos on his Instagram post.
“What a night in Salt Lake City! #SNME,” The American Nighmare wrote in the caption.
WWE also posted a clip where the two champions shared a special moment backstage. In the video, fans can see Rhodes helping Punk wear his newly won championship belt around his waist.
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