During the latest episode of the “Off The Top” podcast, WWE Hall of Famer Rikishi rated Cody’s current run as champion and gave his thoughts on Cody possibly turning heel down the line. Rikishi didn’t hold back, giving Cody a rating of 6 out of 10 as a babyface champion and expressed his belief that Cody is destined for a villainous transformation.

>“I think it’s a six. He’s trying so hard. To be a babyface champion of the company, that’s a lot of pressure,” Rikishi said. “Cody’s a great worker, but for me, I just feel he can be a better heel. He’s that guy with the suave look, and he’s a white boy. C’mon. He’s got the suits on. It’s almost like a Million Dollar Man type of vibe, a new era Million Dollar Man, just that heat seeker.”

Rikishi continued to explain that Cody’s polished persona, combined with his undeniable in-ring skills, would make him an easy target for fan resentment if he fully embraced a villainous role. “It’s so easy to hate him. When you watch him wrestling, he does a lot of good stuff, but I think nowadays, to get heat, you gotta know how to move theatrical,” Rikishi added, envisioning a future where Cody controls the crowd with just a stare.

>“The day he turns heel, I’m gonna be really happy for him because now he’s just gonna let loose on everybody.”

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