Cody Rhodes teases alliance with Paul Heyman on SmackDown

Cody Rhodes may have just dropped a very interesting hint on tonight’s SmackDown during his heated confrontation with Randy Orton. With their rivalry becoming increasingly personal, Cody made it clear that no matter how many championships Randy wins or how many records The Legend Killer breaks, he will eventually have to come back to him — because Cody believes he will be the one to end the Legend Killer. But it was Cody’s final words that really caught everyone’s attention. He closed the promo by saying, “That is not a prediction, that’s a spoiler.” The phrase is famously associated with Paul Heyman, particularly from his time alongside Brock Lesnar and Roman Reigns. Considering the ongoing speculation surrounding Cody’s character and the possibility of a major change in direction, could this have been more than just a clever reference? Is WWE subtly teasing Cody Rhodes becoming the next Paul Heyman Guy? Could an alliance between The American Nightmare and Paul Heyman eventually lead to Cody embracing a darker side? Nothing has been confirmed, and this is only a theory for now, but WWE deliberately using one of Heyman’s most recognizable catchphrases through Cody certainly gives fans something to think about. 👀🔥