AJ Styles Slaps Cody Rhodes Ahead of Title Showdown at Backlash France
Cody Rhodes and AJ Styles to Face Off for Undisputed WWE Championship
Rhodes and Styles Tensions Flare at SmackDown
The tension between Cody Rhodes, the Undisputed WWE Champion, and AJ Styles escalated at SmackDown this week, culminating in Styles slapping Rhodes. The incident occurred after both wrestlers qualified for the King of the Ring Quarterfinals and their upcoming title showdown at Backlash France.
Styles' actions sent shockwaves through the WWE Universe, as the two Superstars have been embroiled in a bitter rivalry for months. The main event of SmackDown saw Rhodes defeat Shinsuke Nakamura, while Styles triumphed over Damian Priest. However, the tension between them could no longer be contained.
As Rhodes was celebrating his victory, Styles confronted him in the ring. The challenger accused Rhodes of dodging him and challenged him to a match right then and there. Rhodes declined, citing their upcoming title match at Backlash France. Styles' frustration boiled over, and he delivered a stinging slap to Rhodes' face.
The slap sparked a brawl between the two Superstars, which was eventually broken up by WWE officials. However, the damage had been done, and the animosity between Rhodes and Styles has reached a new level of intensity. With their title match now just around the corner, the WWE Universe can expect an epic clash between two of the greatest performers in the industry.
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