That's particularly important for the former given what transpired at SummerSlam. Rhodes could feasibly carry the gold into Survivor Series: WarGames in November and then through the Royal Rumble to set the stage for one of the WrestleMania 42 headliners.

WWE star Cody Rhodes has explained why his loss to Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 39 in 2023 is his all-time favorite match, despite the outcome.

Roman Reigns returned at WWE SummerSlam and helped Cody Rhodes retain the Undisputed WWE Championship. The finish saw Reigns hit the ring and hit Solo Sikoa with a Superman Punch and a spear. Reigns left the ring and Rhodes capitalized by hitting Cross Rhodes on Sikoa to retain the title.