3 Explanations for Cody Rhodes joining Team CM Punk ahead of WWE Survivor Series: WarGames

Cody Rhodes, CM Punk
Cody Rhodes, CM Punk [Image Source: WWE.com]

Survivor Series: WarGames is around the corner and the match card has started to shape up. This week on RAW, WWE finally revealed the direction of the Men's WarGames Match when CM Punk, Jey Uso and Cody Rhodes were seen stepping up against Bron Breakker, Bronson Reed and Logan Paul. However, Rhodes' addition to this has left several fans baffled.

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The American Nightmare is currently the Undisputed WWE Champion. He is involved in a storyline with Drew McIntyre on SmackDown. Cody getting added to the WarGames Match at Survivor Series has left a lot of fans wondering about why WWE pulled off such a move. Well, there could be several major reasons behind this, which fans have yet to decipher.

Here are three explanations for Cody Rhodes joining Team CM Punk ahead of Survivor Series: WarGames -

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#3. For the sake of his friendship with CM Punk

CM Punk found himself at a numbers disadvantage against Logan Paul and The Vision on RAW this week. The Second City Saint needed someone whom he could have blind trust in and there are very few such talents backstage. Therefore, it makes Cody Rhodes a natural choice to step up for the 47-year-old when the latter needed someone trustworthy.

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Both superstars share a deep friendship and mutual respect, which is rooted in their storied history. This is one of the reasons why Rhodes may have joined Punk's team for WarGames. The American Nightmare's addition to this bout guarantees that The Best in the World has someone who would fight alongside him without any selfish needs.

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#2. Lack of challengers for Cody Rhodes at Survivor Series

Cody Rhodes has been involved in a heated rivalry with Drew McIntyre on SmackDown for the past few weeks. However, McIntyre was recently suspended by Nick Aldis this week for attacking WWE Official Dan Engler. The Scottish Warrior's absence had cast a shadow of uncertainty over Rhodes' direction for the Survivor Series: WarGames premium live event.

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Therefore, WWE had no other choice but to put The American Nightmare in something substantial. And what could be better than being in the WarGames match? The double-caged steel-structured match brings massive eyeballs every year for its unique gimmick and Cody Rhodes' involvement in it will keep his red momentum intact.

#1. To build a star-studded WarGames match this year

Another major reason why Cody Rhodes has joined CM Punk's team for the Men's WarGames match is to add more star power to it. Rumors have been swirling that WWE is going all out for the two WarGames matches at this year's Survivor Series. Roman Reigns is also expected to join the babyface team in the Men's WarGames match.

Hence, Cody Rhodes' addition will help the company build a star-studded match that could leave fans in awe. Watching Punk, Reigns and Rhodes on the same team fighting against a common foe will be a treat for the WWE Universe. This WarGames Match will exude brilliance and could steal the spotlight at the upcoming premium live event.

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