Unexpected Assault at Knoxville Live Event
Summary
– Cody Rhodes faced a sneak attack by Shinsuke Nakamura after his victory at a WWE live event in Knoxville.
– Nakamura, seeking retribution from a street fight loss, ambushed Rhodes with a red mist attack.
– This incident adds another layer to Rhodes’ road to WrestleMania amid speculation about his match against Roman Reigns.
At a recent WWE live event in Knoxville, “The American Nightmare,” Cody Rhodes experienced an unforeseen backstage attack by Shinsuke Nakamura following Rhodes’ triumph over Nakamura in a highly contested street fight. WWE’s footage of the incident shows Nakamura lying in wait for Rhodes, striking with a red mist to the face as Rhodes headed backstage, a move that underscores the intense rivalry between the two superstars.
This attack highlighted Nakamura’s refusal to accept defeat gracefully and threw Rhodes’ journey to WrestleMania into further turmoil. Already surrounded by rumors regarding his potential main event against Roman Reigns and the involvement of part-time stars, this backstage assault could be WWE’s method of diverting fan support and attention within the storyline. Whether this act was designed to shift focus from the growing anticipation for Rhodes vs. Reigns at WrestleMania remains a topic of fan speculation.
Last night at #WWEKnoxville, @CodyRhodes was attacked backstage by @ShinsukeN. pic.twitter.com/RE7yPAaHqj
— WWE (@WWE) February 4, 2024
