Cody Rhodes is explaining exactly why he hasnt turned heel in WWE despite several months of speculation and even public support for the idea from The Rock. After months of speculation fueled by The Rocks public support of a potential heel turn, Cody himself has finally addressed the situation. While WWE previously made it clear that a heel turn wasnt the current plan even with The Rock pushing the idea Rhodes has now given insight into his own mindset. Speaking on the February 18, 2026 episode of What Do You Wanna Talk About?, Cody explained that staying a babyface is a challenge he actually enjoys right now. Cody acknowledged that being a heel can be more fun and creatively freeing but he believes theres still value in playing the traditional hero, especially with WWEs core audience. He also pointed out that babyfaces come in different forms, referencing stars like LA Knight and Jey Uso, but made it very clear that he enjoys the difficulty of his current role. Still, Cody didnt completely shut the door on a future turn. In fact, he admitted that bringing back his darker edge could eventually be something he needs even if he doesnt realize it yet. He closed by pointing out the difference in pressure of being WWEs top good guy with the relative freedom of being a heel. For now, Rhodes is sticking with the white-meat babyface role, fully aware of how difficult it can be and embracing that difficulty rather than running from it. Do you think Cody Rhodes should turn heel in WWE, or is he right to stay the top babyface? Drop your thoughts below and let us know where you stand. Please credit Ringside News if you use the above transcript in your publication. G Add as a preferred source on Google
