You Were Going To Hollywood! Cody Rhodes Reveals The Reason For Logan Paul’s Elimination 

On the “IMPAULSIVE” podcast, Rhodes explained directly to Paul why he's been left out of his Royal Rumble match.

On the “IMPAULSIVE” podcast, Rhodes explained directly to Paul why he's been left out of his Royal Rumble match. (Image credits: Twitter)
By Sri Praneeth Palli | Feb 1, 2023 | 3 Min Read follow icon Follow Us

Cody Rhodes recently won the Men’s Royal Rumble match, eliminating many top stars in the process, including Logan Paul. Paul returned to WWE during a 30-man Royal Rumble match, with his last match being against Roman Reigns at the 2022 Crown Jewels Premium Live Event. On the “IMPAULSIVE” podcast, Rhodes explained directly to Paul why he’s been left out of his Royal Rumble match. American Nightmares suggested that Maverick’s actions during the match caused him to be thrown over the top rope.

“Well, something had to be done. You pointed to the sign, the game wasn’t over yet. You wanted to go to Hollywood, but you’re already in Hollywood,” Rhodes said. Cody Rhodes explained that he needed to finish the story of his late father, Dusty Rhodes.

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The 2023 Royal Rumble winner has stated that his goal is to win his WWE Universal championship undisputed. Rhodes added that he hopes to beat Roman Reigns on the biggest stage. “The story has to end. For those of you who don’t know, in 1978 my dad won the WWE Title, but he won the match by walking the top rope or disqualification. He put on the belt. , big pantomime, the crowd was excited but they took it away. So you won the match but the champion can retain the title, it’s mentioned in RAW so it’s real I have this photo and it was my first dream of how to get it to him. I also have the original belt. I showed it to Vince when we first met, and as special as this belt is, it’s the only thing Roman has.” On his episode of RAW this Monday night, at WrestleMania 39, Cody Rhodes challenged Reigns for his Undisputed WWE Universal Championship.

WWE Hall of Famer Booker T has addressed the controversy surrounding his exclusion from the 2023 Men’s Royal Rumble match. The six-time World Champion returned to the ring last Saturday for his first Royal Rumble match since 2012. He entered the fight in 21st place and he lasted 42 seconds before being eliminated by Gunther. Meanwhile, some fans have claimed that Booker wasn’t legally eliminated, believing he went down the middle rope instead of the top.

Rhodes will attempt to win the company’s first-ever World Championship when he challenges Roman Reigns for his Undisputed WWE Universal Championship at WrestleMania 39. Last Saturday, Booker T returned to the ring to compete in the 2023 Men’s Royal Rumble match. His current NXT color commentators said he entered the fight in 21st place and was defeated by Intercontinental champion Gunther in just 42 seconds. Rey Mysterio was scheduled to start the Royal Rumble match in 17th place. Although the opening theme was played, Master of the 619 never appeared. According to reports, Mysterio was pulled out of the fight due to injuries. On the same episode of the Hall of Fame podcast, Booker T revealed that he believed WWE invited him to his Royal Rumble match in order to stand in for Mysterio.

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