Cody Rhodes Walks Back Ownership Of ‘Raheem’ Nickname After Viral SmackDown Joke

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Cody Rhodes is walking back his use of the "Raheem" nickname that went viral after he referenced it during a WWE SmackDown segment. Speaking on Matt & Shane's Secret Podcast, Rhodes said the joke seemed funny until he said it on television, stating "It's not mine to say. It's not mine. I learned. I learn every day." The nickname became a running joke among fans online after Rhodes used it during a segment about tension between Roman Reigns and CM Punk.