Swerve Strickland Explains Travis Scott’s WWE Incident with Cody Rhodes

One Big Thing

AEW star Swerve Strickland defended Travis Scott’s actions at WWE Elimination Chamber, where the rapper accidentally injured Cody Rhodes’ eardrum during a segment with John Cena and The Rock.

Key Details

• Scott burst Rhodes’ eardrum during an unexpected heel turn segment featuring John Cena
• The incident caused significant backstage frustration at WWE
• Strickland revealed Scott has been training with WWE Hall of Famer Booker T

What They’re Saying

“That’s a very excited artist who finally got to do his dream. You’re in there with the two biggest icons that we have left… That’s a lot of excitement and pressure,” Strickland told Bootleg Kev.

Why It Matters

• The incident highlights the risks of involving non-wrestling celebrities in live segments
• WWE plans to continue working with Scott despite the incident
• Triple H sees potential in Scott’s involvement leading into WrestleMania

By The Numbers

• This marks Scott’s first WWE appearance
• The segment involved 3 major stars: The Rock, John Cena, and Cody Rhodes
• The incident occurred during WWE’s second premium live event of 2024

What’s Next

WWE plans to incorporate Travis Scott into future storylines involving The Rock and John Cena as WrestleMania approaches, despite the incident.

The Bottom Line

While the injury to Rhodes was unintentional, it raises questions about celebrity involvement in professional wrestling segments and the balance between authenticity and safety.

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