Cody Rhodes And Oba Femi Come Face To Face To Open WWE SmackDown – Cody Rhodes opened the December 12 episode of WWE SmackDown with an in-ring promo focused on two very different challenges standing in front of him. With Saturday Night’s Main Event approaching, Rhodes addressed his upcoming match against NXT Champion Oba Femi while also taking pointed verbal shots at Drew McIntyre.

Rhodes wasted little time addressing McIntyre, questioning his commitment and drive. He suggested that McIntyre’s absence from the championship picture was not accidental, stating that there was a reason McIntyre was not grinding every day or engaging with fans. “There’s a reason Drew McIntyre isn’t champion,” Rhodes said, adding that McIntyre was “only half in.” Rhodes went even further by saying that if he were in charge, he would fire McIntyre outright. While acknowledging he did not have that authority, Rhodes made his intentions clear with a blunt warning, saying that he could still “whip your ass, Drew McIntyre.”

Before Rhodes could continue, NXT Champion Oba Femi made his way to the ring, marking his presence on SmackDown ahead of their scheduled clash. Rhodes handed Oba a microphone, giving him the spotlight to address the situation directly. Oba told Rhodes that while he admired the fire and passion, his focus was misplaced. According to Oba, worrying about McIntyre was a distraction, especially since McIntyre was not even in the building. Oba emphasized that the NXT Champion himself was standing right in front of Rhodes.

Introducing himself in dramatic fashion, Oba described himself as the ruler, destroyer, bringer of war, and a mountain that could not be climbed. He framed their upcoming match as a symbolic battle between the present and the future. Oba rejected the idea that the future was some distant concept, stating that he was knocking on Rhodes’ door and that the future was happening now. He closed by referencing John Cena’s famous mantra, saying that Rhodes’ time was up and his time was now.

Rhodes quickly caught the reference, pointing out that the words belonged to John Cena. He added that he was glad Oba admired Cena, reminding everyone that he was the man who defeated Cena for the championship. As Rhodes attempted to leave the ring, Oba stopped him. Both men then raised their respective titles, standing face to face as the segment came to a tense close.

The confrontation set a clear tone for Saturday Night’s Main Event and reinforced the significance of the champion versus champion showdown.

Cody Rhodes And Oba Femi Come Face To Face To Open WWE SmackDown

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