Cody Rhodes, the current Undisputed WWE Champion, has expressed his interest in revisiting a classic title design in WWE. After his victory over Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 40, where he debuted a new championship belt, Rhodes is now contemplating bringing back the iconic Winged Eagle title design from the 1990s. In an interview with “GQ Sports,” Rhodes shared his admiration for the nostalgic design.
Rhodes stated, “I also love that this title is specifically this generation’s title. I am fond of the Winged Eagle, which is the title from the 1990s. Hulk Hogan wore it, Ultimate Warrior wore it, Ric Flair wore it, Bret Hart wore it, and I am actively trying to find a way to get that into the WWE world. But this is also the title that was around Roman Reigns’ waist the night I beat him, and there’s a part of that that makes me more linked to this look and this aesthetic for a WWE championship than ever.”
Additionally, Rhodes expressed his preference for individual side plates on the current WWE championships over traditional name plates.
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