Cody Rhodes faces Lance Archer in the final fo the TNT Championship

Cody Rhodes, the son of Dusty Rhodes tweeted about being the underdog ahead of TNT Championship finals for AEW.

Rhodes openly told that he disliked Archer in an interview last week.  Archer came into the promotion several weeks ago with WWE Hall of Famer Jake “The Snake” Roberts promising a changing of the order.

Archer has since gone on a tear, stacking up three easy victories, including a first-round bout over Colt Cabana to advance in the TNT championship tournament.

AEW Dynamite featured more tournament action as Cody advanced in a great opening match against Darby Allin, while Lance Archer defeated Dustin Rhodes in the main event.

The stage is set for a finals matchup between Archer and Rhodes in a TNT Championship chase rife with backwards booking.

Guess I’m the underdog huh?

Fans may not be in the arenas, but I’ve never felt more connected to them. Thank you for still loving, arguing about, analyzing the game.

Wrestling isn’t essential, but hope should be and I’m dedicating this match to all those who still have hope. https://t.co/PXqPnP9UvS

— Cody Rhodes (@CodyRhodes) April 30, 2020

AEW looking to snap up WWE stars?

WWE released nearly two dozen on-screen talent on April 15th. Each released Superstar could end up in another company. They all have their own journeys through the pro wrestling business, and Heath Slater’s is one such guy who may make it into AEW.

Cody Rhodes is an EVP of AEW, and he has a certain amount of clout backstage. Bur when questioned about Heath Slater’s chances in AEW, Rhodes confirmed that AEW was not interested in Slater.

It’s not to say that AEW isn’t interested in any of the recently released WWE Superstars. Cody Rhodes said that Zack Ryder can get over again after WWE axed his old friend Matt Cardona.

After announcing changes being made to its business amid the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, WWE released as many as 15 superstars. Additionally, it was recently revealed that the tag team The Revival had been granted a release from their WWE contracts.

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