Booker T, however, made it clear that a very long buildup isn't necessary as Cody Rhodes is a very popular name in the business.
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The speculation around the possible return of Cody Rhodes to WWE is rife and has got everybody talking. From fans to ex-pros, the name of Cody Rhodes seems to be on everyone’s lips these days.
During the latest Hall Of Fame podcast, the five-time WCW champion Booker T weighed in on the speculation surrounding Cody Rhodes.
Dave Meltzer recently said that Rhodes’ return would be a surprise return, similar to what WWE did with the Hardy Boyz at Wrestlemania 33, but Booker questioned how that could be the case. He said, “They said that the WWE is waiting for WrestleMania for the big surprise. How can it be a surprise, first of all? I am just trying to figure this out because I actually read that, ‘WWE is waiting for WrestleMania for this to be a big surprise.’ How could this be a big surprise now, when everybody has been reporting on Cody Rhodes ever since the day he left AEW. How?”
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Booker T, however, made it clear that a very long buildup isn’t necessary as Cody Rhodes is a very popular name in the business but he added that the match needs to be placed on the card for people to see it.
“You don’t need a big build at all,” he said on the possibility of a match between Cody and Seth. “Me personally, Moose vs. Roman Reigns on the marquee, I’d buy it because it’s the first time. Does Moose have a chance? Man, let’s see this. That’s what I am saying. It’s got to be something that’s on the marquee that I can look at and say, ‘I got to see this. Cody Rhodes back, Seth Rollins, this could be the match of the year. I’ve got to see it.’
“It’s one of those types of deals. For me, there’s no advertisement gone into Cody Rhodes being at WrestleMania facing anyone. That right there, I just don’t see WWE doing that.”
Booker T also pointed out that Cody Rhodes needs to get involved soon if he plans to be at WrestleMania or else he will end up being left behind.
“We are going to find out here relatively quick if Cody is coming back because WrestleMania is upon us, WrestleMania is just a couple of weeks out. My thing is this: if he’s coming, dammit, he better get on board. He better get on this ride, because brother, the train is pulling out of the station. If he ain’t on board, his a** is going to get left behind.”
