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 ESPNās Get Up, āThe American Nightmareā addressed questions about his physical condition, stating he is cleared to compete.
Well, Iām here. Iām here, and Iām holding the WWE Championship; thatās 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 (Iām) built a little different. Yeah, Iām 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 donāt think itās his home turf, this is an Austrian, this is Clash in Italy, they are not the same places. Europe is not a monolith,ā Rhodes explained.
He continued:
I actually think that heās under the impression that this is gonna be an away game for me. I donāt 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.
