What was ideally expected to be a cracker between Brock Lesnar and Cody Rhodes has now been changed to Cody Rhodes vs Dominik Mysterio. The American Nightmare called out the Beast Incarnate in the open, but Lesnar has neither responded nor probably won’t show up in WWE for some time.
As a replacement for Brock Lesnar, now Cody Rhodes will be battling Dominik Mysterio, a wrestler who comes nowhere close to Brock but has been telling a few tales to remember.
Here are five possible finishes for Cody Rhodes and Dominik Mysterio as the two will be going head on for the first time at WWE Money in the Bank 2023. Obviously, the presence of Rhea Ripley would play a crucial role in defining the shape of the match but then this is one battle that should be more focused about storytelling and getting the little punk in control at WWE Money in the Bank 2023 instead of trying to build a battle around it.
#1 Cody Rhodes records a clean win vs Dominik Mysterio
This is probably one of the simplest outcomes and yet one of the upshots that would never happen. The reason being Dom Dom would obviously be bringing out his own share of tantrums, just trying to make it as irritating for Cody.
Has Dominik Mysterio bitten off more than he can chew by messing with Cody Rhodes? #WWERaw #SSWWE pic.twitter.com/VDfBT2w6UY
— SuperSport 🏆 (@SuperSportTV) June 12, 2023
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But then braving all odds, brushing aside Rhea Ripley, Cody Rhodes pins Dominik, making it a statement before heading to the battle of gold around his waist.
#2 Rhea Ripley helps Dominik Mysterio seize a win vs Cody Rhodes
It is needless to say that Rhea Ripley will get into the battle and obviously into Cody’s head. That is where the American Nightmare supported by his ethics would actually hold back and allow Dominik Mysterio to steal the show and eventually get a massive boost in his career.
It has been a while since Dom Dom is running the villainous battle and it’s about time that he gets the reward.
#3 Cody Rhodes asks Brandi to level the playing field
Obviously battling against Rhea and Dominik, Cody Rhodes would like to have his corner packed and with all said and done, if someone will love to distract Rhea, it has to be the mind games of Cody’s wife Brandi. Brandi and Rhea can go head-to-head while Cody Rhodes teaches Dominik a lesson for that slap that was received in the ring.
#4 Rey Mysterio walks out to assist Cody Rhodes for a win
Mysterio obviously would be wanting Dominik to get back on track and that is one of the reasons, going by the storyline, his appearance is quite obvious. Walking out in the middle and confronting Dominik this time while Cody squares off with Rhea, things can be really tricky and entertaining, probably carving open another tributary of a plot that Dominik may walk in.
#5 Dominik Mysterio pins Cody Rhodes clean
Highly unlike and a fate that would probably not be happening under any circumstances, Dominik Mysterio may eventually prove his talent and get that win clean over Cody Rhodes.
I will unashamedly enjoy Cody Rhodes vs. Dominik Mysterio at MITB
— Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful.com (@SeanRossSapp) June 13, 2023
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Surprising it may sound but now that he is running a storyline, WWE may start bringing him into the limelight from the periphery of Rhea Ripley and Finn Balor.
