Cody Rhodes Reveals Why His WWE SummerSlam Match With Brock Lesnar Lacked A Stipulation

WWE SummerSlam 2023 saw Cody Rhodes and Brock Lesnar square off for the third time, with the ‘American Nightmare’ emerging victorious, ending their current series 2-1.

Heading into SummerSlam, many expected the heated feud to blow off with a stipulation match, with a Rhodes family classic Texas Bullrope match rumoured to be in the mix for the bout. The two engaged in a standard singles bout, and during a conversation with Fightful’s Sean Ross Sapp, Cody revealed why they didn’t opt for a stipulation:

“I don’t think either of us would have wanted a stipulation. Neither of us want an out,” Rhodes said ahead of the match on August 5. “The stipulation, you can have an out. Neither of us wanted an out. Brock, either you’re going to beat me, or I’m going to beat Brock. Brock may not consider [beating me] a big deal, but it is, and in my case, if I was able to pull it out, I can gladly say, what else is there if you’re not only able to beat Brock Lesnar not once but twice? That’s punching a ticket somewhere very lofty and special, and that’s what I want to do.”

Rhodes eventually got his wish, with Lesnar spontaneously raising Cody’s hand in victory following the contest.

H/T: WrestleZone