Cody Rhodes last defended his Undisputed WWE Championship at Royal Rumble 2025 and is now set to go head-to-head against a 6’2″ top SmackDown star, Solo Sikoa, at Elimination Chamber on March 1 in Toronto. This prediction comes from former WWE employee Tommy Carlucci, who noted the significant implications of recent events.
Earlier this year, Solo Sikoa fought Roman Reigns for the Ula Fala and Tribal Chief status in a Tribal Combat Match during RAW’s debut episode on Netflix. Following Sikoa’s victory, he made a brief appearance on SmackDown but retreated from the spotlight for several weeks. However, he made a surprising return last Friday when he attacked Cody Rhodes, reigniting their rivalry. This match will mark their third encounter, as Sikoa previously challenged Rhodes for the Undisputed WWE Championship twice last year, without success.
Speaking on The Coach & Bro Show, Carlucci predicted that the animosity between the two superstars would culminate at Elimination Chamber, following Sikoa’s shocking actions on SmackDown. Meanwhile, the 2025 Men’s Royal Rumble winner, Jey Uso, is set to challenge World Heavyweight Champion Gunther at WrestleMania 41, while Cody Rhodes awaits the winner of the upcoming Men’s Elimination Chamber match. So far, Drew McIntyre, CM Punk, Logan Paul, and John Cena have confirmed their participation in the six-man bout.
In another twist, Carlucci mentioned on the Behind The Turnbuckle: The Last Word podcast that he predicts John Cena could dethrone Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania 41 before losing the title to Drew McIntyre at SummerSlam 2025. This prediction emphasizes the uncertainty surrounding Rhodes’ championship reign as he navigates the Road to WrestleMania 41, leaving fans eager for what’s next.
