WWE fans are reeling after Roman Reigns unleashed a savage assault on Cody Rhodes that left “The American Nightmare” hospitalized following Friday night’s SmackDown. What started as a heated verbal exchange exploded into one of the most vicious attacks of Reigns’ career.
Cody came to the ring to address the WWE Universe and respond to Reigns’ recent insults, but before he could finish his promo, Reigns’ music hit—and chaos followed.
With no warning, Reigns stormed the ring and blindsided Cody with a Superman Punch. What happened next stunned the live crowd: Reigns dragged Rhodes outside the ring, slammed him into the steel steps, and then delivered a thunderous powerbomb through the announcer’s table. Not done yet, Reigns grabbed a steel chair and repeatedly struck Cody’s injured ribs—the same ones targeted weeks ago.
Officials and medics rushed to the scene, but Reigns refused to back down, screaming, “You’ll never be the face of this company!” as he delivered one final blow.
Cody was later stretchered out of the arena and transported to a nearby hospital. WWE issued a brief statement confirming Cody suffered “multiple contusions and possible fractured ribs,” and his status for upcoming events is now uncertain.
Fans are furious and concerned, while Reigns remains unapologetic, posting a chilling message on social media: “You come for the Head of the Table, you get finished. #BloodlineForever.”
The road to WrestleMania just got darker. Has Reigns gone too far—or is this just the beginning of an all-out war?
