Cody Rhodes has publicly expressed his desire to reintroduce the classic “Winged Eagle” WWE Championship since winning the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship at WrestleMania 40.
In a recent interview with GQ, Rhodes reiterated his interest in reinstating the title in a manner that complements the current title design without overshadowing it.
You can check out some highlights from the interview below:
On his appreciation of the current title design: “I’d say one of the things I like about the title a lot is, it’s no longer a matter of — it’s not a name plate, now it’s all about your individual side plates. I also love that this title is specifically this generation’s title.”
On wanting to bring the Winged Eagle back: “”I am fond of the Winged Eagle, which is the title from the 1990s. Hulk Hogan wore it, Ultimate Warrior wore it, Ric Flair wore it, Bret Hart wore it. And I am actively trying to find a way to get that into the WWE world. But this is also the title that was around Roman Reigns’ waist the night I beat him. And there’s a part of that that makes me more linked to this look and this aesthetic for a WWE championship than ever.”
