Cody Rhodes successfully defended his Undisputed WWE Championship against Drew McIntyre in the main event of Wrestlepalooza 2025, earning a massive opportunity at Crown Jewel.
However, in a shocking twist, his title will not be on the line in Perth, Australia. Instead, The American Nightmare is set to challenge for the Crown Jewel Championship for the second consecutive year. His opponent? None other than Seth Rollins, the 17-time champion, who previously dethroned Gunther in Riyadh.
🔥 At Wrestlepalooza, Rollins competed alongside Becky Lynch in a Mixed Tag Team match but lost to CM Punk and AJ Lee. Despite that setback, WWE has shifted focus to his blockbuster clash with Cody Rhodes.
Cody Rhodes 👀 Seth Rollins
Goosebumps. 😱
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— WWE (@WWE) September 21, 2025
Cody Rhodes 👀 Seth Rollins
Goosebumps. 😱
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⚔️Cody Rhodes vs. Seth Rollins: A Rivalry Reignited
This will be the first singles encounter between Rhodes and Rollins since their legendary Hell in a Cell battle in 2022, where Cody famously wrestled with a torn pectoral muscle.
The two have shared an intense rivalry, but they were most recently seen as allies at WrestleMania 40, teaming up against Roman Reigns and The Rock. Rollins even helped Cody capture the Undisputed WWE Championship from The Tribal Chief.
Now, their paths collide again—this time on opposite sides. With their rich history and personal stakes, fans are in for one of WWE’s most gripping rivalries of 2025.
👀 Could Interference Change the Outcome?
With superstars like Drew McIntyre and CM Punk still entangled in their storylines with both Rhodes and Rollins, there’s a strong chance that outside interference could play a key role in the Crown Jewel main event.
This adds another layer of unpredictability to an already explosive showdown.
