Cody Rhodes revealed his physical condition after a brutal ladder match against Kevin Owens at the Royal Rumble 2025, stating he had been resting but felt better and was ready for the next event in Memphis.

We all knew last night’s ladder match between Kevin Owens and Cody Rhodes was going to be brutal. Ladder matches are always a violent and bruising affair with a high risk of injury, but throw in the fact that it was for The WWE Championship at Royal Rumble and it was pretty clear everyone involved was going to put their bodies on the line.