The Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes recently provided a health update and discussed his upcoming title defense against Gunther at WWE Clash in Italy.
During an appearance on ESPN’s Get Up, ‘The American Nightmare’ addressed questions about his physical condition, stating he is cleared to compete.
“Well, I’m here. I’m here, and I’m holding the WWE Championship; that’s the most important thing. And all that concussion protocol and this thing was completely swollen shut, staples to the back of the head, stitches to the front of the head, I still found a way to wrestle the following week, so (I’m) built a little different. Yeah, I’m feeling real braggadocios about it. Gave me his best shot, and I came and wrestled the next week.”
Rhodes Dismisses Home Turf Advantage
When asked about facing Gunther in Europe, Rhodes dismissed any home-turf advantage concerns.
“I don’t think it’s his home turf, this is an Austrian, this is Clash in Italy, they are not the same places. Europe is not a monolith,” Rhodes explained.
He continued:
“I actually think that he’s under the impression that this is gonna be an away game for me. I don’t think that. I think Italy will be a crowd like France was: loudest WWE crowd imaginable.”
The Cody Rhodes vs. GUNTHER match at WWE Clash in Italy will see Rhodes defend his WWE Undisputed Championship against the Austrian challenger.