One big thing: Wrestling legends want Cody Rhodes “destroyed” in steel cage
Bully Ray and Tommy Dreamer are calling for a bloody Cody Rhodes in this Friday’s SmackDown steel cage match against Solo Sikoa.
• “I just want to see Cody get destroyed in a cage,” Bully Ray said on “Busted Open Radio.”
• Dreamer agreed, stating, “I want to see Cody, bloody laying down, and though he wins…he’s still messed up.”
• The match will kick off SmackDown’s premiere on USA Network.
Why it matters
This call for violence comes in the wake of AEW’s brutal Unsanctioned Lights Out Steel Cage match between Adam Page and Swerve Strickland at All Out.
• It reflects a desire for more intense, “Attitude Era”-style matches in WWE.
• A bloody Cody could elevate the stakes and drama of the championship match.
• It could set a tone for SmackDown’s new era on USA Network.
By the numbers
• 2: Number of wrestling legends calling for a bloody Cody Rhodes
• 1: Championship on the line (Undisputed WWE Universal Championship)
• 0: Amount of blood typically seen in modern WWE matches
The big picture
While WWE has moved away from intentional bloodletting in recent years, this match could signal a shift in presentation, especially with the move to USA Network.
Additional wishes
• Dreamer suggested potential appearances from The Bloodline, #DYI, Street Profits, and Roman Reigns.
• Bully Ray proposed a spot with Jacob Fatu recreating Jimmy Snuka’s iconic cage leap onto Cody Rhodes.
The bottom line
The calls for a bloody Cody Rhodes highlight a tension between WWE’s PG era and fans’ desires for more intense, physical matches.
Do you think WWE should allow more blood in high-stakes matches like this cage bout? Leave your thoughts in the comments below.
