10 WWE Superstars Who Could Dethrone Roman Reigns
1. Cody Rhodes
But this is the right choice, and probably the most likely.
The Anoa'i Family are wrestling royalty. The Rhodes name is one of the most synonymous with the sport.
Despite the injury, Cody Rhodes is still the only wrestler in WWE who can match Roman Reigns for the megastar aura, and his triumphant return to the company was an unmitigated success. Stepping away and establishing a rival promotion goes a long way in the eyes of the fans in how credible you are.
Dusty Rhodes was, unforgivably, never given a run with WWE's top belt. Cody's brother was given gold facepaint. There is a genuine acceptance that the Rhodes name deserves more respect from WWE, and the 'American Nightmare' looks destined to put that straight.
His horrific injury was ill-timed, but his decision to fight through it was a visceral confirmation to the fans that he is their hero.
Surely, if healed in time, and let's face it, even if he's not, Cody Rhodes should win the Royal Rumble. Then, without any hesitation, he should challenge the golden boy of another wrestling family for the biggest prize in the business.
Rhodes is a megastar in waiting, if not already, and his time is surely next. Plus, with rumours of unrest within AEW, Triple H would be doing himself no harm in showing them how an ex-AEW star could prosper.
For Cody Rhodes, the grass has been greener on the other side. And it should get even greener when he returns.