After a hard-fought battle that concluded with Gunther retaining the World Heavyweight Championship via two consecutive Powerbombs against Jey Uso at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Cody Rhodes addressed the live audience.
Michael Cole just said it, you guys all know it, you just watched that match. He said Jey Uso’s time will come. I know it doesn’t feel good Jey, I’ve been there. But you’re a champion to me, you’re a champion to everybody here, let’s hear it for my friend Jey Uso.
Following his words of support, Rhodes acknowledged comedian Gabriel Iglesias, who was present in the crowd wearing WWE-themed attire. The moment concluded with Rhodes, Uso, and Iglesias taking photos together and sharing a “YEET” with the San Antonio audience.
Earlier in the evening, Rhodes participated in a contract signing with Kevin Owens for their upcoming WWE Championship ladder match scheduled for February 1. The segment, overseen by Shawn Michaels, took an unexpected turn when Owens struck Rhodes and attempted to powerbomb Michaels. Rhodes prevented the attack with a superkick, leading to Michaels delivering Sweet Chin Music to Owens.
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