Cody Rhodes’ highly anticipated guest appearance on WWE NXT this week definitely created a buzz. Advertisements promised a special “gift” unveiled by Rhodes during the event.
Rhodes first graced the followers with his wise words when he interacted with Trick Williams, offering him guidance pertaining to a forthcoming No. 1 contender’s match scheduled for next week. However, this wasn’t the only gift he presented.
A few segments later, in the backstage commissary area, Rhodes bumped into Jacy Jayne and Jazmyn Nyx. He then revealed a real gift hidden in a paper bag. With anticipation in the air, he reached in to pull out his vintage protective face mask – a critical part of his former “Undashing” persona, which he adopted after a nose injury.
Not the mask! 😂@CodyRhodes had a special gift for @jacyjaynewwe…#WWENXT pic.twitter.com/81tUPsOYbx
— WWE (@WWE) June 12, 2024
The significant question is whether Jayne will adopt Rhodes’ old mask as part of her character – trading her regular black mask for the new one, or whether it was just a symbolic gesture. Regardless of the mask’s fate, the fact that Rhodes recognized and appreciated Jayne as a talent to keep an eye on is a huge deal, especially coming from the WWE’s reigning champion.
Are you looking forward to seeing Jayne donning Cody’s mask in the future or was this all a symbolic show of appreciation? Feel free to share your opinions in the comments section. Be sure to stay tuned for further commentary and updates on NXT, right here on eWrestlingNews!