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WWE legend Rikishi slams Travis Scott for his Elimination Chamber action: ‘Cody should have given him a damn receipt!’

WWE legend Rikishi slams Travis Scott for his Elimination Chamber action: ‘Cody should have given him a damn receipt!’
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WWE Elimination Chamber became one of the most-talked-about events after Cody Rhodes was viciously attacked and betrayed by John Cena and U.S pop sensation Travis Scott, who appeared on the premium live event after being invited by WWE chief Triple H.As the feud between Cody Rhodes and John Cena is heading for a showdown at WrestleMania 41, the WWE legend and Hall of Famer, Rikishi, has finally opened up about the Elimination Chamber incident and slammed Travis Scott for his attack on Rhodes. Let’s find out what the legend had to say about him—


WWE legend Rikishi criticizes Travis Scott for attacking Cody Rhodes

WWE legend Rikishi has expressed his angst at Travis Scott for the way he attacked Cody Rhodes and caused an injury. He has argued that Rhodes should have retaliated at Scott with a ‘damn receipt.’ During the Elimination Chamber premium live event, Cody Rhodes was brutally attacked, after he declined The Rock’s proposal and vehemently insulted the Final Boss.After John Cena joined the duo in the ring along with Travis Scott, the Final Boss directed the Cenation leader to turn heel and attack Cody Rhodes for refusing him. Meanwhile, Travis Scott also joined and launched a powerful attack behind his ears, which quickly escalated and became viral on social media.
Later, Travis Scott was held responsible for Cody Rhodes’ injury, as the attack resulted in the burst of his eardrum, and suffered a black eye. After the incident, several WWE superstars have condemned the American musician’s action. Rikishi lambasted Travis Scott in episode 52 of the podcast, Rikishi Fatu Off The Top." In the podcast, Rikishi opened up about the Elimination Chamber incident and slammed Travis Scott for his vicious behavior.The WWE Hall of Famer said, “Why didn't Cody get up and potato his a*s back? I mean, you're coming into our squared circle, our business, I say, know your role. Hell, if I was Rock, I would have spanked his a*s for not knowing his role."
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He further said on the "Off The Top" podcast. "Cody should have gave him a damn receipt, should have just popped him right back in the eye like he did to him and said, 'Okay, how do you like that now? How do you want it — medium rare or well done?' It's called a potato in our business."Rikishi raised concerns about what could have happened if Rhodes had sustained a more severe injury and emphasized the need for celebrities to be properly trained in the wrestling business.Also Read: Is Cody Rhodes Currently the Biggest Babyface in WWE After His Elimination Chamber Feud?However, Rikishi is not the only person to condemn this action. Previously, several professional wrestlers and WWE enthusiasts like Dave Meltzer, Bully Ray, and Stevie Richards, have vehemently criticized Travis Scott’s action and believed that Cody Rhodes should have taken an action against him.

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