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Cody Rhodes is anointing himself the new ruler of the wrestling universe after an outstanding championship victory. The American Nightmare revelled the night in Salt Lake City with the other victor CM Punk through Instagram, post a historic WWE event. This double title win has ignited intense discussions around current wrestling scenario in the circles of sports entertainment.
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What a night for Cody Rhodes! The nostalgic message read ‘What a night in Salt Lake City!’ and tagged Saturday Night’s Main Event but the image provided a larger context. Rhodes was holding the WWE Championship securely in his hand, standing close to CM Punk who had the World Heavyweight Championship labelled as the victory of the new generation over the old. This long wait for the climax of a story that has been taking years to unfold and the large number of fans who have been emotionally invested is merely one aspect of the whole saga.
The audience was super quick to react and their response was not only immediate but also very positive. ‘Cody and Punk on top of the world as WWE Champions does warm my heart! ♥️’ was a fan’s comment that came closest to the vibe of the crowd. This straightforward phrase resonated with the plight of many who have been closely following the roller-coaster careers of both athletes through different promotions and even personal hardships. It was an emotional reward that none of the old-timers present at the arena who remembered the two men’s past predicaments could miss.
Another fan expressed his surprise over the happening saying, ‘5 years ago, I would’ve never imagined any of this.’ This perspective highlights the drastic career paths that both wrestlers have walked. The journey has been long and winding, from leaving WWE through making their names elsewhere and finally coming back to take the biggest prize, a storyline that is straight out of a movie.
Nonetheless, not all of the feedback was of a celebratory nature. The new champions’ titles resulted in some rivalry and clash of opinions even among fans. One of the most passionate and public areas of disagreement that emerged was the new champions being compared to the company’s other top talent. ‘Don’t tell me Jey Uso deserves to be champion 😂 All this guy does is dance and scream “YEET!” like he’s at a party, not a wrestling show,’ stated one of the differing fandom. ‘Now, CM Punk — he’s a really champion. He has done it all — carried the biz on his back, left, came back, and people STILL chant his name after more than a decade!’
The fervor of these discussions underscored that the audience is still very much involved in judging the legitimacy of the titles and the storylines. Another fan was more straightforward in his critique, simply stating ‘Seth and Drew are better than these two anyway 🙄’ which showed that not everybody was in a partying mood celebrating the night’s winners. The bouncing of opinions like this is emblematic of the wrestling fan base where sometimes personal preferences decide who gets the support of the viewers.
The global fans shared their sentiments, with one even coining a French phrase that translated, ‘Congratulations! You just gave us beautiful emotions. Very happy for your victories!! 🙌’. A reply from a fan in a different country through such a simple message symbolizes WWE’s worldwide appeal along with the understanding that such occasions transcend languages.
The emotional aspect of the triumphs was obviously shared by a considerable number of individuals. ‘Good enough to make a grown man shed a tear or two…’ one fan admitted while another expressed, ‘Omg My heart what an moment I am crying my eyes out I am soooo happy and proud of you both what an amazing night love ya both 🥰’ These unrestrained emotional reactions demonstrate how deeply professional wrestling can connect with the audience on a very personal level.
A couple of comments drew analogies with the general wrestling scene, and one of such comments read ‘AEW eat your heart out’ while another one humorously pointed out ‘This is not wwe this is Aew 😂all Aew wrestle Cham 😂😂😂😂😂’ These comments signal the ongoing debate over the wrestlers who managed to get success in more than one promotion and how differently the respective fan bases perceive their journeys.
The double title wins are undoubtedly milestones in the careers of both Cody Rhodes and CM Punk. For Rhodes, it is the next phase in his father’s unfinished business while for Punk, it is no less than an incredible comeback to the top after being away from WWE for good. Both the storylines have been attracting spectators and making them truly emotionally invested in the wrestlers’ winnings. The booking decisions by Triple H have been central to these narratives.
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The wrestling scene has not yet adjusted to the new champs but the surrounding hype and controversy are only getting stronger. The sensational reactions from both the fans and the opponents have shown that the audience was indeed moved by these titles. The people might be engaging in the emotional connections or in the discussions about wrestling politics, but the community is still very much united with the stories that are being told, including the ongoing saga involving Roman Reigns. In a recent lighthearted moment, Randy Orton continued his playful rivalry with the new champion. Away from the ring, Rhodes has also been expanding his business ventures, such as the launch of his new Wheatley vodka bottle.
This story originally appeared on Celebrityinsider
