8 Wrestling Matches That Happened For The First Time Ever In WCPW
5. Cody Rhodes Vs. Ricochet
When Cody Rhodes left WWE in May 2016, he used social media to release an immediate statement explaining departure, then posted a list of things he’d like to accomplish as an independent wrestler. The sheet featured matches with names like The Young Bucks, Kurt Angle, and Chris Hero, and will indie standout Ricochet didn’t make the cut, there’s no way he wasn’t on Cody’s mind, given the reputation he’s forged in recent years.
The two have wrestled just once, and it came at Lights Out on January 6th. Ricochet was making his WCPW debut, while Rhodes was defending his Internet Title for the second time, having fought Zack Sabre Jr. the night before. A stern challenge, but he was up for the task, countering ‘The Future Of Flight’s’ trademark flips and dives with a more straightforward assault.
Ricochet’s ambition was ultimately his downfall, as Cody reversed a wheelbarrow attempt into the Cross Rhodes to retain his title. His lengthy reign continued with matches against the likes of Marty Scurll and Liam Slater, while Ricochet moved on to another world first at Loaded 19 the following evening...