WWE champion Cody Rhodes is aware of a factor or two about ending a narrative, and he helps former interim light-weight UFC champion Dustin Poirier making an attempt to do the identical at UFC 302.
Like Poirier within the UFC, Rhodes struggled to navigate his option to the highest of the WWE. The son of the legendary Dusty Rhodes didn’t get it carried out in his first run within the WWE. He determined to depart, wrestle all around the globe, and assist begin a rival firm, AEW. Within the course of, his title grew to become larger than it ever was earlier than, ultimately resulting in a triumphant return to the WWE at WrestleMania 38 in Dallas.
A 12 months later, Rhodes would get his shot on the most coveted title within the WWE, the Common Championship, which was held by Roman Reigns. At WrestleMania 39 below the intense lights of Los Angeles, Rhodes main-evented towards Reigns, promising to “end the story.” Nevertheless, Reigns maintained his place on the prime, and Rhodes would go on one other yearlong marketing campaign crammed with twists and turns to earn one other crack at Reigns.
Very similar to Rhodes, Poirier has grown his title exponentially over time however has struggled to succeed in the top of the UFC by turning into an undisputed champion.
“The Diamond” has grow to be an interim UFC champion, however that wasn’t the objective. In his try and unify the title towards Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 242, he got here up quick. 4 fights later towards Charles Oliveira, Poirier obtained his second probability, however as soon as once more, did not safe gold.
Within the UFC 302 fundamental occasion towards Islam Makhachev, Poirier will get his third shot. It may very properly be his final, too. Maybe it’s now or by no means for Poirier to “end his story.”
Rhodes understands Poirier’s place. It was his final shot on the prime prize of the WWE at WrestleMania 40 in Philadelphia in a rematch with Reigns below guidelines that enormously compromised his probabilities of successful. Nevertheless, “The American Nightmare” achieved his dream by overcoming the percentages to defeat Reigns, and nonetheless holds the crown as we speak.
Poirier has a tall process forward of him. Will he “end the story?”
Within the newest reminder of the partnership with WWE and UFC below the TKO umbrella, Rhodes minimize an inspirational promo for Poirier, encouraging him to get the job carried out towards Makhachev.
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