Why Cody Rhodes needs to turn heel at SummerSlam

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Cody Rhodes has spent years as WWE’s ultimate hero, but SummerSlam 2026 could be the night everything changes. With CM Punk set to defend the Undisputed Championship against Cody Rhodes, the stakes have never been higher. But is WWE secretly building toward a shocking heel turn for The American Nightmare? Or could history repeat itself with CM Punk betraying Cody just like he has so many of his former allies? In this video, we break down why Cody Rhodes needs to turn heel at SummerSlam, exploring how a character change could refresh his title reign, create exciting new rivalries, and completely reshape WWE’s main event scene. We also look at the possibility of Punk being the one to strike first, setting up one of the biggest twists of the year. Will Cody embrace the dark side to stay on top, or will CM Punk once again prove that no friendship is safe when championship gold is on the line? Watch till the end as we break down every possibility heading into one of the biggest matches of SummerSlam 2026. #wwe #codyrhodes #cmpunk #summerslam You can also visit our site: https://www.sportskeeda.com/wwe For more updates on Wrestling, follow us on: -WrestleBinge By Sportskeeda Wrestling: https://www.youtube.com/c/WrestleBingebySportskeeda - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SKWrestling - Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/SKWrestling_ - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skwrestling_ - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sportskeedawrestling?lang=en - Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/749eMMNor7wIl85MnSrSII