Cody Rhodes has made no secret of his desire to bring back a classic design for the WWE Championship belt, and he may have the chance on Saturday.
The Winged Eagle title design debuted in 1988 and was retired in 1998. It’s often credited as one of the most popular belts in wrestling history, and Rhodes wants to have it wrapped around his waist.
Triple H posted a video to social media on Wednesday that features him gifting a large box to Rhodes. When Rhodes opened the box, a golden glow emanated out of it. The contents of the box are never shown, but whatever Rhodes saw in there, he liked.
Fightful Select reports that Rhodes and others have been pushing for the return of several championship belts, with Rhodes being among the most vocal supporters.
“We keep talking about Saturday Night’s Main Event. You know, the whole theme of that thing is going to be retro. Jesse Ventura’s going to be there. Long Island, New York, Nassau Coliseum. With that in mind, I got something for you. Understand this: One night only.”
One. Night. Only. @CodyRhodes #SNME pic.twitter.com/9SlZhOgPRd
— Triple H (@TripleH) December 11, 2024
Also in wrestling news today:
- The WWE Raw ratings for this week are in. According to programminginsider.com, the show averaged 1.38 million viewers and did a 0.43 in the 18-49 demographic.
- TNA Wrestling has added Ace Austin vs. Trent Seven to the lineup for Friday’s Turning Point show.
- WWE announced today that NXT New Year’s Evil will take place at the Shrine Expo Hall in Los Angeles on Tuesday, January 7.
- NJPW announced the full card for Strong Style Evolved on Sunday, with Mercedes Mone vs. Hazuki headlining.
- The Takedown on SI.com has an interview up with Trish Stratus
- AEW runs Winter is Coming tonight in Kansas City. Over 4000 tickets have been distributed to the show, according to WrestleTix.
TONIGHT: don’t miss the biggest #AEWDynamite!
— Tony Khan (@TonyKhan) December 11, 2024
Wednesday Winter is Coming
8pm ET/7pm CT on TBS
TONIGHT!
Thank you all who watch AEW! Don’t forget to set your reminders or DVRs or leave your TVs + devices on TBS!
See you very soon for a HUGE @AEW Wednesday Night Dynamite TONIGHT! pic.twitter.com/znRdc8FTpa