It's not exactly an everyday occurrence that a hip-hop superstar crosses over into the world of professional wrestling. Still, if Travis Scott is going to do something, he will do it, and it seems he may have done it too with force. The "Sicko Mode" rapper was caught right in the thick of it at a recent WWE event with appearances from legends such as John Cena and The Rock. But his buoys and enthusiasms may have left wrestling star Cody Rhodes with more than just a good show.
Popular wrestling journalist Dave Meltzer stated that Scott accidentally hit Cody Rhodes during his entrance, causing a busted eardrum and a black eye. This week's viral clips circulating online appear to show the pandemonium when Rhodes, who was in an Elimination Chamber match against Cena, unwittingly received Scott's exuberance.
In this instance, the footage shows Cena holding Rhodes back before Scott or La Flame, as he is known to have decided to take action himself. Scott took the theatrics up a notch with the crowd roaring, trapping Rhodes by the neck, winding up his arm, and hitting a strike straight to his face. Although inadvertently brutal, the incident seemed to have serious repercussions for the WWE star.
Though professional wrestlers are no strangers to battle bruises and wounds, a ruptured eardrum is no trivial injury. If Meltzer's reporting is correct, Rhodes could have some nasty pain and temporary hearing problems, bringing another layer of drama to an already highly charged situation.
The incident begs an interesting question: Was this an overzealous celebrity guest moment? Or did Scott just get swept up in WWE's electrifying environment? Either way, fans are divided. Some call it an epic crossover moment. In contrast, others wonder whether celebrities should be permitted to hurl themselves around in matches, especially if they have not been trained to the level required for pro wrestling's grueling demands.
Scott and Rhodes have yet to comment on the apparent injury, prompting fans to wonder if the rapper will get back into the squared circle or if this WWE tenure comes to a close.
Travis Scott's WWE appearance will not be forgotten anytime soon. While it may have been a mistake or simply a regrettable byproduct of Scott's thunderous landscape, the incident has already added a new chapter to the ever-evolving story of Scott's career.
For now, wrestling fans and hip-hop heads will be watching closely to see whether there will be a fallout from the incident. Will Rhodes brush it off and continue onward, or does this possibly head toward an unexpected crossover feud? If there's one thing (other than Houston) that WWE and Travis Scott share in common, it's a sense of show, intentional or otherwise.
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