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Cody Rhodes’ Royal Rumble Fate Might Be in the Hands of This WWE Star

Published 01/11/2024, 2:10 PM EST

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Cody Rhodes, ‘the American Nightmare’, has been navigating a challenging phase in his career. Following a tough loss to the Tribal Chief, he has encountered numerous hurdles in his journey. The latest adversary to challenge him is the self-proclaimed ‘Child of God,’ who criticized Rhodes on multiple fronts. 

Much to the joy of his fans, Rhodes recently concluded the feud with a significant victory in a street fight. However, the looming question remains: Will Cody Rhodes face repercussions in the Royal Rumble due to this intense rivalry with the WWE star?

Nakamura Nuisance: Cody Rhodes’ Royal Rumble Rumble foe

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Ever since Cody Rhodes declared his WrestleMania goal of “finish the story,” he’s faced a barrage of challenges. With his eyes on winning a back-to-back Men’s Royal Rumble, Rhodes has been dealing with Shinsuke Nakamura‘s new persona. Their bitter feud escalated to a street match on Monday Night Raw, where Rhodes triumphed cleanly, ending the bout with a decisive pin.

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While this win may temporarily put the feud to rest, speculation is rife that Nakamura is gearing up for revenge. With the Royal Rumble just around the corner, there’s anticipation that Nakamura might go all out to eliminate Rhodes at any cost during the match. The match is held on 27th January and both Rhodes and Nakamura are confirmed as entrants. 

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The ongoing rivalry adds an extra layer of excitement and uncertainty to Rhodes’ participation in Royal Rumble 2024. Anything can happen, and Nakamura might just make it his mission to disrupt Rhodes’ quest for victory.

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The Road to WrestleMania is heating up, and this feud might take an unexpected turn in the 30-man Royal Rumble match. Only 5 men and 4 women, including the ‘Supernova’ and Rhodes, announced for Rumble 2024 – do you know all of them?

WWE announces 5 men and 4 women for Rumble 2024

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Get ready for the ultimate showdown at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida, on Saturday, January 27, 2024 – it’s the Royal Rumble! Returning with a bang, this event marks the first time live fans are back since 2021, making it the hottest ticket in the Tampa Bay area since 1995.

The Men’s Royal Rumble is heating up with only five contenders so far: Cody Rhodes, Shinsuke Nakamura, Bobby Lashley, Drew McIntyre, and CM Punk. The competition is fierce, and the stakes are higher than ever.

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But wait, the Women’s Royal Rumble is bringing its A-game too! With just four fierce participants announced – Nia Jax, Bayley, Bianca Belair, and Becky Lynch – expect nothing short of epic battles and jaw-dropping moments. Don’t miss out on what’s sure to be a stacked rumble!

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Sheron Singh

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Oh, let me tell you about myself, I'm Sheron Singh, the WWE aficionado and person behind many of trending WWE stories at EssentiallySports. My journey into the world of suplexes and powerbombs began at the age of 6, thanks to my father and I've been hooked ever since. With a postgraduate degree in clinical psychology, I have the superpower to dissect the emotions both in and outside that squared circle at ES.
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Anuj Jacob