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Cody Rhodes addresses WrestleMania 42 storyline aftermath

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 10:37 PM

Last updated Jun 24, 2026

Cody Rhodes addresses WrestleMania 42 storyline aftermath
Summary

Cody Rhodes discussed the fallout from WrestleMania 42, where he retained his Undisputed WWE Championship against Randy Orton. The storyline, featuring celebrity involvement from Pat McAfee and Jelly Roll, faced criticism from fans. Reflecting on the experience, Rhodes expressed pride in his handling of the situation, emphasizing the need for calm and solution-oriented leadership. He acknowledged a brief moment of frustration backstage but recognized the challenges faced by WWE Chief Content Officer Paul 'Triple H' Levesque in navigating creative direction. Rhodes' comments came during an interview on "The Ariel Helwani Show".

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  • •Rhodes retained his championship at WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas.
  • •The storyline faced backlash due to celebrity involvement.
  • •Rhodes felt proud of how he managed the controversial situation.
  • •He recognized a moment of frustration but emphasized a need for calm.
  • •Rhodes praised Triple H's leadership amid creative pressures.
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  • 10:37 PMYahoo Sports — Cody Rhodes opens up on WrestleMania 42 fiasco: 'It was probably the most proud I'd ever been of how I dealt with anything'
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Cody Rhodes was proud of what he managed to salvage from the divisive Pat McAfee storyline at WrestleMania 42.

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