Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes has long been renowned for his generous and babyface persona within the locker room. However, a recent event took an unexpected turn. Ahead of his appearance on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, the American Nightmare seemingly broke character and engaged in an "attack" on the popular celebrity.

Unraveling the Mystery of Cody Rhodes' Unusual Move

Rhodes' Guest Appearance on The Tonight Show

Cody Rhodes was one of the esteemed guests on the November 28 episode of The Tonight Show. Alongside comedian Jerry Seinfeld and guitarist Billy Strings, he was set to make an appearance. In the episode's teaser, an interesting twist occurred. Jimmy Fallon replaced the original lyric "country roads" with "Cody Rhodes" in John Denver's song 'Take Me Home, Country Rhodes'. This led to a rather unexpected reaction from The American Nightmare. He smashed his guitar in a fit of what seemed like frustration. Moreover, he grabbed Fallon by the collar and appeared to throw him out, but it was actually a dummy. The show's official X/Twitter account promptly posted the video clip of this teaser, leaving fans in awe and curiosity.

The Contrast with Rhodes' Usual Self

This act was highly unlike the American Nightmare that we are accustomed to. He is known for being the ultimate babyface, always presenting his best behavior when representing WWE. His previous image of kindness and generosity was now overshadowed by this uncharacteristic outburst. It raised questions among fans and fellow wrestlers alike about what could have driven him to such a behavior.

The Fallout with Kevin Owens

While Rhodes' attack on Jimmy Fallon may not have been real, it did have consequences. He developed some heat with Kevin Owens. The Prizefighter recently injured Randy Orton, and Rhodes demanded an answer from him during a face-off. Owens claimed that he attacked The Viper because Rhodes had sided with Roman Reigns at Bad Blood, considering him a traitor. Rhodes, however, did not appreciate being blamed for his longtime friend's injury. In retaliation, he pointed out that Owens had a habit of carrying a victim mindset and lashing out. But Owens walked out on Rhodes without listening to his questions or providing an answer.

The Current Situation and Upcoming Match

This left the Undisputed WWE Champion in a state of frustration. Carmelo Hayes was able to permeate his mind backstage, almost leading to a backstage brawl between them. Thankfully, SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis intervened and stopped the situation. Now, Rhodes will face Melo in a singles match this week. It will be intriguing to see if Melo can manage to score a punch above his weight and make an impact in this match.