Official WWE Update On Cody Rhodes’ Wrestlepalooza Status
Triple H has officially announced that Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes will return at WrestlePalooza to defend his title against Drew McIntyre.
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Triple H has officially announced that Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes will return at WrestlePalooza to defend his title against Drew McIntyre.
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