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Cody Rhodes Reveals Triple H Shut Down His Eye Patch Idea After WrestleMania 42

 Cody Rhodes walked out of WrestleMania 42 still holding the WWE Championship, but he didn’t leave unscathed. After a brutal clash with Randy Orton, “The American Nightmare” sported a nasty black eye — and he had a creative idea for how to turn that injury into something bigger.

The Pitch

Rhodes admitted he wanted to lean into the injury by wearing an eye patch on Raw and SmackDown. His thought process? Wrestlers are always looking for something unique to stand out, and he even joked about the merchandising potential: “Eye Patch Cody” as a new action figure. But when he pitched the idea to Triple H, the answer was a firm “absolutely not.”

Behind the Scenes

Rhodes revealed he even had the eye patch ready backstage but
ultimately tossed it aside after the rejection. He later laughed about the moment, saying it might even show up on WWE’s Unreal series.

Battle Scars

Despite the gnarly look, Rhodes downplayed the injury, calling it just another “battle scar.” He explained that injuries are part of the job and insisted he had no complaints. The champion required three stitches to his forehead and staples to the back of his head, though he avoided a concussion despite being placed under protocol after the match.

Final Thought

Cody Rhodes’ eye patch idea may have been shut down, but it shows how creative wrestlers can be in turning setbacks into opportunities. For now, fans will have to settle for the image of a battle‑tested champion who continues to carry the WWE title with pride.

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