Introduction
WrestleMania Week is one of the biggest events in the WWE calendar, and is often used as a barometer for a superstar's popularity. This year, there's new evidence to suggest that Cody Rhodes is WWE's reigning people's champion. According to Fightful Select, Rhodes was the top seller in terms of individual superstar merchandise sales across 'Mania Week.
Cody Rhodes: The New People's Champion?
Rhodes' 'American Nightmare' gear was on full display at SoFi Stadium across the two-night WrestleMania 39 spectacle, topping individual merch sales for the week. While WWE/WrestleMania generic-themed merch was the top-selling item throughout the week, it's safe to assume that Roman Reigns and The Bloodline gear was also a hot-ticket item.
A Bigger Star Than Ever Before?
Despite his heartbreaking loss in the main event of Night 2, the likes of Paul Heyman and Triple H have suggested that the second-generation wrestler walked out WrestleMania 39 a bigger star than ever before. Heyman believes that Rhodes' "redemption story" kicked into high gear at WrestleMania and left fans with a lot to look forward to, as Rhodes restarts his chase of Reigns' Undisputed WWE Universal Championship.
The Rhodes-Lesnar Rivalry
Rhodes is currently in a heated rivalry with Brock Lesnar, who brutally attacked "The American Nightmare" on this week's "WWE Raw" after initially volunteering to be his tag team partner in a match against The Bloodline. According to Fightful, the Rhodes vs. Lesnar program was in the works a month ahead of WrestleMania 39, despite the assumption from some fans that the feud was put together on the fly by the returning Vince McMahon.
What's Next for Rhodes?
Although not confirmed by WWE, a Rhodes vs. Lesnar match is likely to take place at Backlash on May 6. The event will mark WWE's return to Puerto Rico for a Pay-Per-View for the first time since the 2005 New Year's Revolution.
Conclusion
Cody Rhodes has been crowned as WWE's reigning people's champion, topping individual superstar merchandise sales across 'Mania Week. Despite his loss at WrestleMania 39, Rhodes' "redemption story" has left fans with a lot to look forward to as he restarts his chase for Reigns' Undisputed WWE Universal Championship. The Rhodes-Lesnar rivalry is heating up and fans can't wait to see what's next for "The American Nightmare".
FAQs
Q1: Who is Cody Rhodes?
A1: Cody Rhodes is a second-generation wrestler and former WWE superstar.
Q2: What is WrestleMania Week?
A2: WrestleMania Week is one of the biggest events in the WWE calendar, featuring a number of wrestling shows and events leading up to WrestleMania.
Q3: Who is Brock Lesnar?
A3: Brock Lesnar is a former WWE and UFC heavyweight champion, known for his intense wrestling style and athleticism.
Q4: What is Backlash?
A4: Backlash is a WWE Pay-Per-View event, featuring some of the biggest wrestling stars in the world.
Q5: When is WWE returning to Puerto Rico?
A5: WWE is returning to Puerto Rico for a Pay-Per-View event for the first time since the 2005 New Year's Revolution on May 6, 2023.
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