Rhodes declares Rollins his greatest test and downfall
Summary
– Cody Rhodes cuts emotional promo ahead of Crown Jewel
– Says Seth Rollins’ arrogance will be his downfall
– Declares himself Rollins’ “Achilles’ heel” before their title clash
Cody Rhodes addressed the WWE Universe in Perth with a message aimed straight at Seth Rollins. The American Nightmare reflected on Rollins’ ominous outlook toward their upcoming showdown, saying that after hearing Paul Heyman’s remarks about the match’s actual stakes, he finally understood the gravity of what’s coming.
Rhodes compared Rollins’ current mindset to the version of himself that once stood against him at WrestleMania. He suggested that Rollins had become the man he once tried to defeat, calling their Crown Jewel match the champion’s “Achilles’ heel.”
Rhodes admitted he couldn’t blame Rollins for losing himself in his obsession with control, noting that when someone loves WWE as deeply as Rollins does, they risk blurring the line between passion and delusion. Cody reminded the crowd that WWE isn’t carried by one person alone—it’s a team filled with elite talent like Roman Reigns, Randy Orton, Rhea Ripley, Jey Uso, and even CM Punk.
The crowd erupted as Rhodes wrapped up with one final declaration—if the world truly revolves around Seth Rollins, Cody Rhodes is the one man he cannot defeat.
