In a recent YouTube video, wrestling personality Jim Cornette discussed the potential impact of the WWE’s decision to introduce a new championship belt on the current titleholder, Roman Reigns, and the implications of Cody Rhodes winning the new belt.
Cornette began by questioning the logic behind creating a new championship if the current champion, Roman Reigns, is still performing well. He suggested that the company may be hesitant to take the belt off Reigns for fear of losing his impressive title reign and possibly breaking a record for the longest championship reign in WWE history.
However, the YouTuber warned against giving the new championship to Cody Rhodes, son of the legendary wrestler Dusty Rhodes. While acknowledging the emotional appeal of Cody winning the championship that eluded his father, Cornette argued that it would ultimately harm Cody’s legacy and reputation.
Cornette argued that if Cody were to win the new championship, it would appear to fans as though the WWE had created a title specifically for him, rather than as a legitimate achievement. He also suggested that such a move would diminish the value of the current championship and Reigns’ reign, as it would suggest that the WWE was willing to create a new title rather than take the current one off Reigns.
WWE Veteran Voices Apprehension Over Cody Rhodes Winning World Heavyweight Championship Title
Furthermore, Cornette pointed out that having the world champion on TV every week may not be the best approach for building star power and excitement around the championship. He suggested that it was better to have the champion only appear on pay-per-view events, as this would create more demand and anticipation for their appearances.
Overall, Cornette concluded that the decision to introduce a new championship belt could ultimately be a lose-lose situation for the WWE, as it could harm both Reigns’ reign and Cody’s reputation if he were to win the new belt. He suggested that the company should focus on building star power and excitement around the current championship, rather than introducing new titles.
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