WWE has issued a response to a lawsuit against them and Cody Rhodes alleging trademark infringement and breach of settlement. In recent court filings and as reported by Post Wrestling, WWE and it's merchandise partner Fanatics motioned to dismiss the suit due to the fact that the "American Nightmare" moniker in question is used in conjunction with the Rhodes skull logo and thus does not violate previous agreements with the plaintiff.

Discussing his relationship with Rhodes and his pride for what he's been able to do in WWE, DDP told Justin Barrasso of Undisputed that he believes Rodes is a visionary, as he's seen what he wants professional wrestling to look like and has bent the sport into his vision.

Meanwhile, rising star Carmelo Hayes found himself in a heated confrontation with Cody Rhodes, leading to a tense match scheduled for next week's SmackDown. This comment was seen as a tongue-in-cheek nod to Punk’s tumultuous history in AEW, where his ...