Summary

Cody Rhodes said a singles match with CM Punk is still a dream scenario for him, but he is not convinced it is an easy one for WWE to make happen.

The two have been circling each other on television since Punk returned to WWE in late 2023, and the latest tease came on the Raw after WrestleMania when Rhodes told Punk to name a time and place. Rhodes has also remained a focal point on Friday nights, including a recent SmackDown segment announcement, which has helped keep his major programs in the spotlight.

Quote from Cody Rhodes

"Fans think it might happen but I think is very hard to put together — I'll use myself as an example, a dream match that I'd like to be a part of is probably myself versus CM Punk. The likelihood of it happening, who knows? Wrestling has gotten more — it's difficult, you know? We're collaborators these days, so it's difficult. I don't know if he'd want that and I don't know if I'd want it. But, I know just it would be really great and be very good for wrestling."

What Cody Rhodes vs. CM Punk Could Mean For WWE

Rhodes making the challenge sound complicated is notable because WWE has already teased the match on television. That keeps Rhodes vs. Punk alive as a major attraction, even if there is no sign yet that the company is ready to lock it in.

The bigger takeaway is that Rhodes still openly sees Punk as a marquee opponent. For WWE, that means the idea remains useful whenever the company wants to escalate either man's next big program.

Sources

Cody Rhodes while speaking with ESPN