3 Reasons why Cody Rhodes should win the TNT Championship and 2 he should not

With Tony Khan stamping off a face-off between Cody Rhodes and Sammy Guevera for the TNT Championship title, the fight between the two is all set for the christmas edition of AEW Dynamite. This will mark the second time these two AEW stars face each other in the ring, something that both of them seem excited for. Sammy Guevera took to Twitter recently to show his anticipation.

Fans are eager to see what unfolds on Dynamite in their match. Cody Rhodes has had somewhat of a shaky road recently in terms of his character, and this match might be the point where his story goes through a twist. Here are 3 reasons why Cody should pick up the win, and 2 reasons why he should lose

#5 Should win: Cody Rhodes is the bigger draw

While Sammy Guevera has a lot going for him right now, it must be remembered that Cody Rhodes is a bigger star than him in AEW. The Spanish God does have impressive talents, which was showcased in his victory over Miro. However, Cody Rhodes is much more of a veteran. A win over the relatively new fish is expected, especially since Rhodes has already beaten Sammy.

In the interrupted interview where Cody broke the news of the fight, he ended his conversation by referring to Sammy as a 'kid'. While this seems condescending, it's not really meaningless. Fans will have to wait to see what happens in the christmas edition of AEW Dynamite.

#4 Should NOT win: Sammy is a prominient underdog babyface against Cody

Many AEW fans would rather not see Cody Rhodes win against Sammy Guevera. In every competitive field, it's a common tendency for spectators to root for the underdog. In this case, the underdog is unarguably Sammy. The young AEW star has captivated the audience in a way only an underdog can. In some ways, the Spanish God is comparable to how fans view Darby Allin.

In a matchup against Cody Rhodes, fans will undoubtedly be cheering for Sammy. The shaky place that Cody's character arc is at right now does not really sit well with the audience either. A win for the Spanish God might just be what the fans will appreciate right now.

#3 Should win: Cody Rhodes has been without a big win for a while

To see a veteran like Cody Rhodes with no gold for an extended period of time does not bode well for his relevance. The American Nightmare's appearances have been underwhelming recently. Although his recent street fight match received a good response from the audience, especially because of his high risk move which sent both Andrade and him through a flaming table.

The inaugural TNT champion would love to see the belt back around his waist again. This would restore some semblance of relevance to the top star of AEW. A win against Sammy is the only obstacle standing in his way right now.

#2 Should NOT win: Cody Rhodes losing can open doors for Sammy vs Miro again

Cody Rhodes has had major success ever since he joined AEW, but so has Sammy Guevera. It would not be an overstatement to call Guevara's victory over Miro his greatest win to date in AEW. The homegrown AEW star was a clear underdog in the TNT Championship title match against God's Favorite Champion. A huge chunk of the match consisted of Sammy trying to survive against Miro's raw power. It was only at a later stage that the Spanish God was able to overcome his adversary to snatch the title win. The victory was big enough that several wrestlers made their way to the ring as confetti fell from the rafters to celebrate.

Miro would love to renew their feud and take back the title. However, Cody Rhodes winning could possibly mean the end of these plans. If Sammy wins the upcoming title match to retain his belt, Miro could make a comeback to revive his rivalry against the Spanish God. Fans would love to see him fight against Guevara again.

#1 Should win: Cody Rhodes winning with a dirty move will cement his much needed turn to heel

The AEW audience has virtually been begging for Cody Rhodes's heel turn recently. the American Nightmare, on the other hand, has been adamant about remaining a face. Everything about Cody, right from his generous use of pyrotechnics during his entrance to his attempt at hyping the crowds every chance he can get, is directed to him being perceived as a hero.

The feud against Andrade El Idolo had the audience booing Cody Rhodes instead of the heel. The fans even threw Cody's belt back during his whole belt throwing gimmick once, which screamed at how much they disliked the American Nightmare. A heel turn is pretty much his only option right now.

Cody Rhodes becoming a heel could be cemented in his match against Sammy Guevara. A dirty move to win the TNT Championship title would be a perfect way for Rhodes to become a villain in the AEW industry.