NEW DELHI: It has been revealed that Cody Rhodes was the original planned winner of the Men's Royal Rumble match this past weekend. The revelation comes after an intense showdown between Rhodes and CM Punk on WWE RAW leading up to the Royal Rumble.
The two wrestling icons had an epic confrontation on RAW, each determined to secure victory in the Royal Rumble match. As fate would have it, they found themselves as the last two contenders, with Cody Rhodes ultimately sending Punk over the top rope for the elimination.
Unfortunately, the victory celebration was cut short by a somber announcement from Punk on Monday's RAW, revealing that he had suffered a torn triceps during the Royal Rumble match.
The aftermath of Punk's injury prompted an unexpected change in plans. According to a recent report from Fightful Select, while Cody Rhodes was originally slated to be the triumphant winner, the injury to CM Punk altered the course of events on WWE RAW. The segment between Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins on the most recent episode of RAW is a direct result of Punk's untimely injury.
The altercation between Rhodes and Rollins adds an intriguing twist to the narrative, and fans are left speculating about the potential developments in the aftermath of this unexpected turn of events.
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