Report: WWE Rejects Huge Cody Rhodes Pitch

Cody Rhodes' plea to do THIS in WWE fell on deaf ears.

by Andy H Murray
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Cody Rhodes is currently feuding with Brock Lesnar on WWE television, having gone 1-1 with 'The Beast Incarnate' on recent premium live events - and it sounds like the promotion may have turned down a big pitch for the rivalry.

Insider account @BoozerRasslin reports that at one stage, Rhodes had wanted to work a Dog Collar match with Lesnar. This was ultimately rejected by WWE.

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There is currently no word on whether or not the Dog Collar stipulation was proposed for one of Lesnar and Rhodes' previous bouts or a match yet to come. Nonetheless, the storyline appears to be unresolved for now.

Rhodes scored the feud's first match victory, defeating Brock by rolling him into a three-count at BackLash 2023 (6 May). Then at Night of Champions 2023, Lesnar targeted Rhodes' injured arm to score a victory via referee's stoppage, with Cody render unable to defend himself while locked in an extended Kimura hold.

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When WWE may look to book a rubber match between Lesnar and Rhodes is unclear. Currently, the promotion as Money in the Bank 2023 on 1 July and SummerSlam 2023 on 5 August on the horizon.

 
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Andy has been with WhatCulture for eight years and is currently WhatCulture's Wrestling Channel Manager. A writer, presenter, and editor with 10+ years of experience in online media, he has been a sponge for all wrestling knowledge since playing an old Royal Rumble 1992 VHS to ruin in his childhood. Having previously worked for Bleacher Report, Andy specialises in short and long-form writing, video presenting, voiceover acting, and editing, all characterised by expert wrestling knowledge and commentary. Andy is as much a fan of 1985 Jim Crockett Promotions as he is present-day AEW and WWE - just don't make him choose between the two.