3 Reasons Cody Rhodes' victory in the WWE King of the Ring tournament is a huge mistake

The latest episode of WWE SmackDown ended with Cody Rhodes' victory. The American Nightmare defeated Shinsuke Nakamura, Andrade, and Damian Priest in a Fatal Four-Way match to advance in the King of the Ring tournament. This moves Rhodes into the semi-finals of the KOTR.

Already, Sami Zayn & Randy Orton are also qualified for the semi-finals of this prestigious tournament. Meanwhile, the victory of Rhodes could be a huge mistake.

In this article, we will be looking at three reasons why the former Undisputed WWE Champion's victory in the King of the Ring tournament is a misstep.

WWE failed to hide these secrets - Check them out!

#3. Cody Rhodes doesn't need this victory

Expand Tweet

One of the reasons why the 39-year-old star's victory seems like a mistake as Cody Rhodes doesn't need the victory at all. Rhodes is already a main-event level star in the Stamford-based promotion. He had defeated Roman Reigns and Brock Lesnar in the past, which is enough to solidify his status.

Even if WWE has any plans to give him a World title shot, Triple H's creative regime can give him the same directly without any King of the Ring tournament. This is why Cody winning on SmackDown is a questionable decision for the company to make.

#2. Shinsuke Nakamura or Andrade needs the victory more than Cody Rhodes

Expand Tweet

Shinsuke Nakamura is getting exceptional video package segments on SmackDown, but still, he is not gaining the push he deserves. On the other side, Andrade also delivered an outstanding performance at Money in the Bank ladder match, even on recent SmackDown, too.

More than Cody Rhodes, these two stars needed the victory the most. This is why the American Nightmare triumphed on SmackDown this week is a mistake made by World Wrestling Entertainment.

#1. If Rhodes wins the entire tournament, KOTR will be wasted

Expand Tweet

Cody Rhodes has advanced to the semi-finals of the King of the Ring tournament. In case Dustin's son manages to win the entire tournament, then KOTR will be a wasted opportunity by the Triple H-led promotion.

King of the Ring is usually a chance where the mid-card talents or underrated stars get a chance to elevate their status. Rhodes' advancing on the latest SmackDown allows him to win the whole thing, making the contest a wasted prospect.

All these are the potential reasons why Cody's victory on Friday Night Show this week could be a mistake. Now, all eyes are set for RAW next week, where it will be revealed who will face Rhodes in the semi-finals of the tournament.

About the author

Love Verma is a WWE features writer at Sportskeeda Wrestling with a Bachelor’s degree in Arts and Legislative Law. His experience in legal drafting helps him cross-check reports with reputed media to ensure their accuracy. Despite being an avid WWE fan, Verma manages to maintain objectivity in his work, ensuring unbiased writing that resonates with both the casual reader and die-hard fan.

Love became a pro wrestling fan after watching Royal Rumble 2014, and became a Brock Lesnar Guy following the 2015 edition of Royal Rumble. He admires the sheer power and dominance The Beast Incarnate displayed in his Triple-Threat Match against John Cena and Seth Rollins. However, one of his favorite matches is Seth Rollins vs. Randy Orton at WrestleMania 31, where Orton delivered one of the greatest RKOs ever.

Outside of wrestling, he enjoys painting, sketching, and immersing himself in the world of PC and PlayStation gaming, showcasing his creativity and love for entertainment.

Know More

Mick Foley to retire in AEW? More details HERE!

Edited by Angana Roy