Folks, we’re about to witness an entrance that’ll make even Hollywood blush. Cody Rhodes, the Undisputed WWE Champion and a man who knows how to make a dramatic entrance, is getting ready to outdo himself at WWE’s upcoming Bad Blood Premium Live Event (PLE). And this time? He’s bringing backup. According to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Rhodes won’t just walk down the ramp—oh no, that’s for regular people. He’s going to have a live marching band leading the way, straight out of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. Yes, you read that right—a marching band! Absolutely tremendous.
For those of you thinking this sounds familiar, you’re not wrong. Last month, the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff’s marching band performed Rhodes’ iconic entrance theme, “Kingdom,” during a college football game on ESPN. It was so good that Cody and WWE probably thought, “You know what? Let’s do it again, but bigger. Much bigger.” And if anyone knows how to do “bigger,” it’s WWE.
Now, let’s be honest here: WWE loves grand entrances, especially for PPVs and PLEs. They’ve been making wrestlers look like rockstars since the days of pyro and oversized props. So, having a live marching band perform Cody’s entrance theme? That’s the kind of over-the-top spectacle we live for. I mean, we’re talking about the guy who has fireworks and an entrance that feels like an Olympic ceremony every time he steps out. This is going to be next-level, folks.
As for Roman Reigns? We don’t have details yet, but you can bet the “Original Tribal Chief” is cooking something just as grand. This is Roman Reigns, after all—he doesn’t just stroll out; he makes you feel his presence. Maybe he’ll ride in on a golden chariot, who knows? Stay tuned, folks. We could be looking at a battle of the entrances before the match even begins.
Speaking of matches, Rhodes will be teaming with Reigns to take on Solo Sikoa and Jacob Fatu. The Bloodline saga continues, and there’s tension in the air like you wouldn’t believe. Jacob Fatu, the new “rising star” in the family, is now being touted as a legitimate threat to Cody’s championship. Some, including Rikishi, think WWE is pushing him a little too fast. According to Rikishi, Fatu should’ve had more time to develop, maybe a few enhancement matches to show off his skills, before diving into the deep end with Rhodes. But hey, what’s wrestling without a little controversy, right?
Whether or not Fatu and Sikoa walk away with a win will be a major statement on where WWE sees the Bloodline storyline going. But for now, the biggest question on everyone’s mind is—how epic will Cody’s entrance be?