Cody Rhodes recently shared a lighthearted discovery that quickly caught attention across the wrestling world. The WWE superstar revealed he unknowingly carried a pair of Travis Scott’s sneakers in his gear bag for nearly a year. The surprise left Rhodes laughing as he finally uncovered how the shoes ended up there.
Rhodes told the tale in a brief snippet he shared on social media earlier this month. He casually took the sneakers out of his bag in the video and confessed that he didn’t even realize they were there. The moment promptly went viral with WWE fans.
Elimination Chamber Shock
The enigma goes back to the Elimination Chamber in 2025. Rhodes was part of a notable segment with John Cena and The Rock. During the show, rapper Travis Scott suddenly slapped Rhodes on the side of the head. The moment sent the crowd into shock and was met with immediate controversy.
The slap caused legitimate injuries. Rhodes later confirmed he suffered a busted eardrum and a black eye. Speculation spread quickly about the severity of the hit. Concerns grew because Scott is not a trained wrestler.
Rhodes Confirms Injuries
In the months that followed, Rhodes remained open about the incident. He addressed fan concerns and confirmed the injuries were very real. His comments put an end to doubts surrounding the moment.
The sneakers now appear to be part of the aftermath. Rhodes joked that the shoes may have been Scott’s way of apologizing.
He admitted he never noticed them until recently.
The story gained even more traction after WrestleMania 41. Travis Scott made another appearance at the event. This time, Rhodes delivered payback in front of a massive crowd.He hit Scott with his signature Cross Rhodes move.
The crowd reacted loudly to the moment.
Fans viewed it as a satisfying conclusion to a strange saga.
The exchange added another memorable chapter to Rhodes’ WrestleMania success.
What began as a controversial slap ended as a viral wrestling story.
