Former WWE Superstar Val Venis has once again sparked controversy with his latest comments on social media, this time taking aim at Cody Rhodes following the fallout from WWE Night of Champions.
Venis, who has been vocal about WWE’s recent creative direction, claimed that even former WCW star Disco Inferno was a better performer than Cody Rhodes. His remarks quickly gained attention among wrestling fans and reignited debate over Rhodes’ current position in WWE.
Val Venis Criticizes Cody Rhodes
After Cody Rhodes lost the Undisputed WWE Championship at Night of Champions, Val Venis shared another critical post online.
According to Venis, Cody has failed to live up to the expectations placed on him as WWE’s top babyface. Going even further, Venis argued that Disco Inferno, despite often being criticized during his own wrestling career, would outperform Rhodes in the ring.
The comments immediately divided fans across social media.
Why Is Val Venis Targeting Cody Rhodes?
This is not the first time Val Venis has criticized Cody Rhodes.
In recent weeks, Venis has repeatedly questioned WWE’s booking decisions and has openly criticized several top stars. Following Rhodes’ championship loss, Venis suggested WWE should move in a different creative direction.
While many fans dismissed the comments as an opinion from a retired wrestler, others agreed that Rhodes now faces one of the biggest challenges of his WWE career after losing the championship.
Fan Reactions
The wrestling community reacted quickly to Venis’ latest remarks.
Many fans defended Cody Rhodes, pointing out his successful return to WWE, multiple WrestleMania main events, and his role as one of the company’s biggest attractions.
Others viewed Venis’ comments as another example of retired wrestlers expressing strong opinions to generate discussion on social media.
As of now, Cody Rhodes has not publicly responded.
What Could Happen Next?
Although the social media exchange is unlikely to become an official WWE storyline, it has created fresh discussion around Cody Rhodes’ future.
With WWE entering another major premium live event season, Rhodes is expected to remain one of the company’s top stars. Whether he immediately returns to the championship picture or begins a new rivalry remains to be seen.
Meanwhile, Val Venis continues to attract attention through his outspoken opinions, ensuring his name remains part of wrestling conversations even years after his in-ring career ended.
Final Thoughts
Val Venis’ latest criticism of Cody Rhodes has once again divided wrestling fans. Comparing Rhodes to Disco Inferno may be controversial, but it has certainly generated discussion throughout the wrestling community.
Only time will tell whether Cody Rhodes answers these comments or simply lets his performances inside the ring do the talking.
FAQ
Why did Val Venis criticize Cody Rhodes?
Venis believes Cody Rhodes has not met expectations as WWE’s top star and has repeatedly criticized his performances and WWE’s creative direction.
What did Val Venis say about Disco Inferno?
Venis claimed that even Disco Inferno was a better in-ring performer than Cody Rhodes, a statement that quickly sparked debate among fans.
Has Cody Rhodes responded?
At the time of writing, Cody Rhodes has not publicly responded to Val Venis’ latest comments.
Will this become a WWE storyline?
There is currently no indication that WWE plans to turn these social media comments into an official storyline.