Cody Rhodes Addresses Sami Zayn Walking Out on Him During WWE SmackDown

TLDR

Cody Rhodes responded to Sami Zayn walking out on him during their May 22 SmackDown match, telling ESPN that he doesn't consider Zayn's actions a betrayal and called them "petty." The incident occurred after their non-title match when GUNTHER attacked Rhodes with a sleeper hold and Zayn chose to leave the ring instead of helping, allowing GUNTHER to stand tall with the Undisputed WWE Championship.