Massive WWE Babyface Allegedly Turning Heel In 2026

A veteran believes WWE’s top babyface star might turn heel next year.

Cody Rhodes has been the top babyface of WWE for years now. But Eric Bischoff thinks it’s time to hit the refresh button on Cody’s character.

On the latest edition of the 83 Weeks podcast, Conrad Thompson asked Bischoff which babyface superstar he thinks might shockingly turn heel next year.

WWE Star Cody Rhodes Heel Turn Incoming

Bischoff replied that the first name that comes to his mind is Cody Rhodes.

“Nobody comes to mind. You know, as you were talking and laying it out, I knew you was going to get the question. I was kind of rifling through in my mind. You know, first name that comes to mind obviously Cody Rhodes, but then he’s not on that list because it’s obvious, right?”

Eric said that Cody’s heel turn will not be surprising because WWE has been working to set the stage for his character to change over the past several months.

“I don’t think anybody’s going to be surprised if and when that happens because that’s the natural evolution of a character and the length of time before something significant happens to hit the refresh button.”

“I do. I do. I’m feeling it a little bit when I see Cody come out and hear him in his promos. I just — I think it’s time. Not right now, not tonight, but sometime this year.”

“I think it will almost become a natural evolution, which is the way it should be — instead of, ‘Oh, let’s come up with a dazzly heel turn.’”

“I really like a slow build. I want somebody to get me really sucked into the story before that happens… and I think it’s time for Cody.”

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