Cody Rhodes has been the Undisputed WWE Champion since his monumental victory over Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 40. That win marked the culmination of Rhodes’ long-term storyline and secured his position as one of WWE’s top stars. With the spotlight firmly on him, his reign has drawn praise from fans and industry veterans alike, including two-time WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan.
Rhodes recently defeated Kevin Owens at Saturday Night’s Main Event, ensuring he will head into 2025 still carrying the championship. As WWE prepares for significant changes, including RAW’s move to Netflix, Rhodes remains a fan favorite with strong backing from the WWE Universe.
Hogan, a six-time WWE Champion, shared his thoughts on Rhodes’ work as a champion during an interview with Justin Barrasso. Hogan highlighted Rhodes’ ability to balance modern wrestling demands with a nod to its traditional roots.
“A lot of what we did back then still works. From time to time, you see him sort of ‘Hulk up.’ That’s cool to see. But it’s so hard to compare. This is a completely different time.
I slammed Andre The Giant once [at WrestleMania III], and that was it. Would one slam be enough now? I don’t know. So times have changed, but Cody’s doing a great job with the belt—and that’s not easy.”
While Hogan praised Rhodes’ performance, the champion is currently sidelined after suffering a package piledriver from Kevin Owens at Saturday Night’s Main Event.
Fans are now waiting to see how Rhodes recovers and what challenges lie ahead for him in the new year.
