At WWE Backlash 2024, AJ Styles faced Cody Rhodes in a highly acclaimed match, receiving a rare 5-star rating from Dave Meltzer and the Wrestling Observer Newsletter. This marked AJ's first-ever 5-star match. Cody Rhodes is set to face The Rock at WrestleMania 41 for the WWE Championship. The match between AJ Styles and Cody Rhodes was for the Undisputed WWE Championship, with Cody Rhodes retaining the title. In the wrestling world, Cody Rhodes is considered a top contender with potential challengers like Solo Sikoa, L.A. Knight, and Randy Orton.
Why the star system doesn’t actually understand wrasslin. He didn’t like 2 of the 3 matches that have the most long-term story implications. Bianca and Jade are headed down a Mega Powers path. Judgment Day is going to turn on Priest and we’ll get a war out of it. 🤷🏽♂️ https://t.co/5RrPij38wy
At this point, Cody Rhodes v The Rock is scheduled for WrestleMania 41. With Rock’s idea being WWE Championship v the People’s Championship. — WON https://t.co/iPeeSBWsoI
AJ vs. Cody from Backlash marked AJ's FIRST EVER singles match to receive 5-stars from Dave Meltzer. https://t.co/ZfUKbZIhuC
Cody Rhodes vs. AJ Styles marked AJ's FIRST EVER 5-STAR match award from Dave Meltzer. https://t.co/NV8rclXjtx
Cody Rhodes vs AJ Styles (Undisputed WWE Championship) @ WWE Backlash ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - WON https://t.co/3Ko6Z2i5g7
Cody Rhodes v AJ Styles at WWE Backlash 2024 was rated 5 stars by the Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Agree or disagree? https://t.co/GKRGjHcVes
WWE Champion Cody Rhodes is "pegged" for the main event of King & Queen of the Ring this month. Kevin Owens challenging for the title seems "unlikely". "On Smackdown, the key title contenders would seem to be Solo Sikoa, L.A. Knight and Randy Orton. Orton vs. Rhodes should… https://t.co/Tmg6HkVEAU
Dave Meltzer awarded Cody Rhodes vs. AJ Styles 5-STARS. https://t.co/WyBX4w7Y7N
Dave Meltzer's Backlash 2024 star-ratings: - The Bloodline vs. KO & Orton - 4.75 - Bayley vs. Naomi vs. Tiffany - 4.5 - Damian Priest vs. Jey Uso - 3.5 - Bianca & Jade vs. Kabuki Warriors 3.0 - Cody Rhodes vs. AJ Styles - 5 STARS https://t.co/C9ZptzKkDp
“Form is temporary, class is permanent and at 46 years old, in a WWE that’s transformed around him, AJ Styles is still capable of being the best wrestler on a triumphant PPV night.” AJ Styles vs. Cody Rhodes (WWE Backlash) Match Review By @JoeHulbert ✍️ https://t.co/Cotr7tuRyp