Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes is about to defend his title against GUNTHER at Clash in Italy, and there are numerous fans who consider the “Profession Killer” needs to attain a giant win to maintain his momentum going. Considered one of those people is Bully Ray, who explained on “Busted Open Radio” he believes the “Rocky” movies could encourage the match, giving GUNTHER the win in Turin to establish an even bigger story.
The WWE Hall of Famer explained that he wants GUNTHER to take all hope, in addition to the title, away from Rhodes, a la “Rocky.” He said that the character’s loss made you wish to see the second film, because he fought so hard, that you simply believed in him.
“Even when he thought he couldn’t, we get that moment in time that makes every man on this planet need to exit and fight,” he explained. “It’s when Adrian looks at him and says, ‘There’s just one I thing I need you to do for me. Win.’ …Hope has been restored. Now we would like to pay money to observe ‘Rocky II’ to see Rocky win. I need the entire hope to be taken away from Cody… I need to see Brandi tell him ‘win.’ Or I need to see someone tell him ‘win.'”
Bully Ray said he desires to see Rhodes choked out on the remaining episodes of “SmackDown,” in addition to in Italy, to see the hope leave his eyes and make Rhodes query himself. He said the loss won’t impact Rhodes, because his fans will rally behind him, but when GUNTHER fails to win the title, he loses a few of his luster.
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