Cody Rhodes Headlines Wrestlemania Main Event
Coastal Bend wrestling promotion Gulf Coast Wrestling Alliance’s name will be carried to the biggest WWE event of the year, Wrestlemania. The upcoming event will be headlined by Roman Reigns and his challenger, “The American Nightmare” Cody Rhodes. This marks the first time Rhodes will headline WWE’s biggest show of the year. The event will take place at Sofi Stadium in Los Angeles, Calif., on a two-night basis.
Rhodes’ Journey to Wrestlemania
Rhodes was released in 2016 by WWE and spent six years away from the WWE ring wrestling across multiple venues worldwide. During this time, Gulf Coast Wrestling Alliance booked Rhodes on his tour through the independents in December 2016. Since then, Rhodes has come a long way fighting for top promotions worldwide.
GCWA Excited for their Namesake on Belt
As news surfaced that Rhodes would be challenging Reigns for a shot at the WWE Universal Championship at WrestleMania in April, Corpus Christi’s GCWA expressed excitement over its presence on the belt.
Rhodes announced that he would adorn a weight lifting belt with GCWA’s name on it as he made his way to the ring at Wrestlemania. While this move is sure to put GCWA on the global map, there is a possibility that Rhodes could make his way back to Corpus Christi after Wrestlemania as the undisputed WWE Universal Champion.
Homecoming of WWE Smackdown Live taping in Corpus Christi
Although it has been four years since Rhodes left WWE, he is set to make an epic return to face down Reigns for the Undisputed Titles. To add flavor to this wrestling drama, SmackDown Live will hold a live taping in Corpus Christi on April 28 at the American Bank Center, following closely on the heels of Wrestlemania.
GCWA also holds regular shows in Corpus Christi, and in recent years, it has grown to become one of the most talked-about wrestling promotions in Coastal Bend. Replays of some full matches can be seen on their YouTube channel, or full shows can be seen on their website.
Trios Championship Idea for WWE
Another interesting topic that has sparked interest among the WWE fan base is Cody Rhodes’ idea of launching a Trios Championship. WWE has multiple stables ruling SmackDown and RAW, and a trios championship would add more hype to their battles.
Rhodes teased the idea of a Trios Championship in WWE after a house show match with Braun Strowman and Ricochet. The inspiration for a trios championship could be taken from All Elite Wrestling’s Trios Championship. As Rhodes continues to gain confidence, he will undoubtedly keep pushing for greater creativity and better ideas among his colleagues.
Tony Stark Inspired Gimmick
Wrestlers’ in-ring gimmicks are usually a product of their or the company’s imagination. Cody Rhodes was dissatisfied with his Stardust gimmick in WWE and went back to the performance center to work on various projects, including a character inspired by Tony Stark.
A video was recently posted on Twitter showing Cody Rhodes performing under a Tony Stark-inspired gimmick. The gimmick had many similarities with Iron Man, but it did not get approval from the higher-ups and was never used on WWE TV. Though this attempt failed, it proves Cody Rhodes is not afraid to push boundaries while suggesting new ideas while drawing inspiration from pop-icons such as Tony Stark.
In conclusion, it is noteworthy that Coast Bend’s Gulf Coast Wrestling Alliance is making strides and making noise across international platforms with its growing influence in Cody Rhodes’ bid for Wrestlemania main event fame. Regardless of his win or loss in this featured match, the fact remains that their name will be carried to one of professional wrestling’s most high-profile events, which is nothing short of a stepping stone in the promotion’s success story.
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