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.

Cody Rhodes was able to defeat John Cena for the Undisputed Championship in the main event of WWE's "SummerSlam." The two-day event took place over the weekend.

Cody Rhodes borrowed a phrase from Matt Cardona; he says he’s always ready for another showdown with the Original Tribal Chief. Speaking at the WWE SummerSlam Post-Show, Cody Rhodes discussed Roman Reigns‘ return.