One of the most shocking moments at WWE Money in the Bank saw Solo Sikoa pin Cody Rhodes to win the six-man tag team match for The Bloodline. The heel faction saw Sikoa team up with Tama Tonga and Jacob Fatu to take on Randy Orton, Kevin Owens, and the current Undisputed WWE Champion.
Sikoa had announced a few weeks ago that he had set the target on Cody’s back. The Enforcer criticized Roman Reigns’ failure at WrestleMania as he grew more comfortable with his own title aspirations. He may have lost several big matches earlier, but he picked up a career-defining win against Cody Rhodes at the 2024 Money in the Bank Premium Live Event.
In this list, we will take a look at four reasons why Cody Rhodes got pinned at Money in the Bank. So, without further ado, let’s begin.
#1. Set up a huge title match against Cody Rhodes at WWE SummerSlam 2024
Solo Sikoa openly blamed Roman Reigns for losing the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship and promised that he would bring the title back to The Bloodline. It was highly unlikely for Sikoa to emerge as the top contender with a usual route on SmackDown, and Triple H found the solution.
The six-man tag team match allowed each star to showcase their prowess, especially those in The Bloodline. However, Solo Sikoa pinning Cody Rhodes in the final moments of the match has earned him a title opportunity, and fans may see him challenge The American Nightmare for the Undisputed WWE Championship at SummerSlam 2024.
#2. Perfect stage for Roman Reigns to return
The aforementioned title match at SummerSlam 2024 would undoubtedly set the stage for Roman Reigns’ epic return at The Biggest Party of the Summer. The former Tribal Chief has not appeared on television since losing the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship to Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania XL.
However, instead of focusing on The American Nightmare, Reigns is likely to be occupied with a Bloodline Civil War. Solo Sikoa might not dethrone Cody Rhodes at SummerSlam, but he would undoubtedly see a nightmare when Roman Reigns returns with Paul Heyman to punish the new members for the horrors they inflicted upon The Wiseman.
#3. Added credibility to Solo Sikoa as the new Tribal Chief
One of the biggest issues with Solo Sikoa declaring himself the new Tribal Chief was the near-impossible shoes he had to fill. Roman Reigns paid his dues as a forced babyface for a long time before turning into a vicious heel, and still took time to slowly build his historic championship reign.
Sikoa hopes to replicate similar dominance but he lacks the required credibility. Pinning Cody Rhodes, who is the reigning Undisputed WWE Champion, would help address questions regarding his potential on the main roster. It was a bold decision, but one that could make or break this storyline on SmackDown.
#4. The only shocking factor in the Money in the Bank main event
Triple H had mentioned earlier that Money in the Bank will have its share of surprises. CM Punk’s interference, Drew McIntyre’s failed cash-in, John Cena’s return, and Bron Breakker being pinned clean were among the many things that stunned the WWE Universe.
Seeing the six-man tag team match in the main event left many people in anticipation of a potential return in the final moments of the show. There were speculations that it could be Roman Reigns, Jimmy Uso, or Brock Lesnar. However, with no actual return planned for the main event, Triple H may have booked Solo Sikoa pinning Cody Rhodes as the biggest jaw-dropping moment of the premium live event.
