Cody Rhodes

Another week, another edition of the Daily DDT Power Rankings. Who were the best acts in this week in pro wrestling? Let’s dive right in and find out. Dropping from the poll this week: John Cena (10), Beer Money (8) Wrestler Rank Last Week Trending Cody Rhodes 10 – Rhodes gets the nod this week for a terrific promo that he cut on Smackdown this past Friday. I was not initially a fan of the “Dashing” gimmick he is currently using, but I have grown to accept it as a funny, annoying mid-card heel gimmick. Rhodes has sat in limbo [...]

The epic rivalry between The Undertaker and the World Champion, Kane, continues on Smackdown.  Kane had a “major announcement” that would shake things up going into Night of Champions in a few weeks.  What was it?  Read on and find out. Video Package: The Undertaker was attacked and put in a vegetative state.  Kane stood up for his brother and believed it was Rey Mysterio who attacked.  It wasn’t.  It was the “Big Red Monster” himself.  Since then, the Brothers of Destruction have been at odds. Alberto Del Rio is introduced and comes to the ring where a fiesta is [...]

The longest running episodic show in television history just hit another milestone, 900 episodes.  The stars of all the WWE brands came together last night on RAW to put on a show for the WWE Universe.  Here’s what went down: Video Package: RAW has had more episodes than any other show in television history with highlights over the years. Bret Hart comes out to welcome us to the 900th episode of RAW.  Bret talks about how RAW is going strong because of the fans and then mentions about how he and only one other person still in WWE were at [...]

Last week, Kane gave his explanation as to why he attacked his brother, The Undertaker, and put him out of action.  This week, “The Deadman” gets his say on the matter.  Find out what happened on WWE Smackdown this week right here: No Disqualification Match – Non-Title Kane vs. Rey Mysterio WINNER: Kane via pin fall after hitting Rey with a Choke Slam onto a chair Post match, Alberto Del Rio comes out to “check on Rey,” and it turns into Del Rio saying “you look like a dying dog… and someone needs to put you down.”  Del Rio attacks [...]

Now that we’re down to the final three on this season of NXT, the rookies are getting anxious for the finale next week.  What happened on this second to last episode?  Read on and find out: Video Package: Last week, a double elimination sent Percy Watson & Husky Harris home. The WWE Pros are introduced to the crowd, followed by the NXT Rookies.  The final three are greeted by Matt Striker who reminds them about next week’s finale.  He gives each of them a chance to speak about how it feels to make the final three. Michael McGillicutty thanks his [...]

After The Nexus exiled one of their own from the group last week, how would the group fare from here on?  Also, how would WWE Champion Sheamus respond to last week’s beat down from Randy Orton?  Find out all the details here: Video Package: Last week, The Nexus competed in singles match ups.  Wade Barrett declared that if anyone in the Nexus lost their match, they’d be exiled from the group.  The only person to lose, Darren Young, lost to John Cena.  After the match, The Nexus destroyed Young. Sheamus to the ring and starts off by badmouthing Americans for [...]

After Kane successfully defended the World Title at SummerSlam and then we find out that he was the person who took out The Undertaker, what other curveballs could WWE throw our way this week?  Find out what happened right here: Todd Grisham & Matt Striker run down what happened in the Smackdown main event at SummerSlam between Kane and Rey Mysterio.  Plus the post match situation with The Undertaker. Rey Mysterio comes to the ring and thanks the fans for being behind him in the match last weekend against Kane even though he came up short.  At least everyone knows [...]

After last week’s elimination, this week the NXT Rookies will fare no better.  Last night, two NXT Rookies’ dreams were ended as the WWE Poll sent two packing.  Was your favorite spared from the elimination?  Find out right here: Video Package: Lucky Cannon was sent packing last week.  Who will go home tonight in the double elimination? The NXT Rookies are announced and come to the ring.  Matt Striker welcomes all the the show and then gives each rookie a chance to speak for one minute on anything they want other than the elimination. Notable promo was done by Kaval.  [...]