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Bully Ray discusses potential Cody Rhodes heel turn at SummerSlam

Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 10:52 PM

Last updated Jul 28, 2026

Bully Ray discusses potential Cody Rhodes heel turn at SummerSlam

Summary

WWE Hall of Famer Bully Ray suggested that Cody Rhodes could turn heel during his Undisputed WWE Championship match against CM Punk at SummerSlam. The match arrives following a tense encounter on 'WWE SmackDown' where Punk accidentally struck Rhodes with his title belt. On 'Busted Open Radio', Ray noted that a heel turn for Rhodes might generate viewer interest but questioned if Punk would effectively play the babyface role in that scenario. Rhodes has had several face-offs with Punk, amplifying speculation about the potential shift. SummerSlam is set to showcase this high-stakes matchup.

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Key Details

•Cody Rhodes faces CM Punk at SummerSlam for the Undisputed WWE Championship.
•Bully Ray believes Rhodes has more potential for a heel turn.
•Punk and Rhodes had a tense interaction on 'WWE SmackDown'.
•Discussion took place on 'Busted Open Radio'.
•SummerSlam date scheduled for this weekend.

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WWE Hall of Famer Bully Ray pondered the idea of WWE turning Cody Rhodes heel during his SummerSlam Undisputed WWE Championship match against CM Punk.
— Wrestling Incby staff@wrestlinginc.com (Daisy Ruth)

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