WWE Undisputed Champion Cody Rhodes has expressed his admiration for UFC Heavyweight Champion Tom Aspinall after the latter’s recent appearance at a WWE house show in Manchester. The event featured a memorable segment where Aspinall shared the ring with Rhodes and Gunther, generating excitement ahead of their highly anticipated clash at the upcoming Crown Jewel event.
In a heartfelt message on social media, Rhodes thanked Aspinall for participating in the promotional segment, highlighting the rare occasion of the top champions from TKO Holdings—WWE and UFC’s parent company—sharing the spotlight. The trio discussed the significance of Crown Jewel, where Rhodes and Gunther are set to face off in a Champion vs. Champion match at the Mohammed Abdo Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Rhodes took to X (formerly Twitter) to share photographs from the event, captioning, “Thanks to @AspinallMMA for coming out to #WWEManchester and setting the stage for what will be a memorable #WWECrownJewel.” The images showcased the mutual respect among the champions, with Rhodes and Aspinall proudly displaying their titles in one photo, while Gunther joined in for another.
Despite his heel persona as World Heavyweight Champion, Gunther has won over fans with his compelling performances, eliciting cheers during the show. In a lighthearted moment, he proposed taking a picture to commemorate the occasion, stating, “Cody, since now all three of the top TKO Champions are in the ring, we can take a picture together.”
Cody Rhodes will face Gunther in a highly anticipated match at Crown Jewel on November 2, 2024, promising an electrifying showdown between the champions. The collaboration between UFC and WWE stars has created significant buzz among fans, heightening the excitement for the upcoming event.
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