How long is Cody’s top guy run gonna last?

[ChitownKnight]

He’s obviously very hot right now but I don’t see him as a Cena or Roman like figure who’s gonna dominate for the next decade given he’s gonna turn 39 this year. I think he dominates the main event scene this year and next year, and then in 2026 he dials it back and Mania 2027 he passes the torch to Bron, Trick, or Melo. I feel like he’s gonna be a transitional guy

[HIM]

It'll be exactly like Becky and that'll be perfect for him. A few years at the peak and then being a fixture in the main event when needed. That's perfect.

[Renslayer]

So we can start his run as "top guy" from when he tore his pec. I'd say he can last at least five more years as the top guy/1A guy

[J is Justice]

It already ended when he made that pun.

[thecrusherwi]

Becky is a good comparison. I think they’ll run with it for a while and hit up some of the big matches they have left. He’ll be one of those Seth Rollins level guys where he might not always be THE guy, but he’ll always been in the mix.

[Finish Uncle Muffin’s Story]

I honestly think we need to see how his first few feuds play out. He's still the top merch guy, seemingly the most popular guy in the company, etc. Becky had a big run but I don't know, this feels closer to the Cena/Reigns top guy for 4-5+ years type of thing than it does a "hey, he's the guy for a year or two" and that's it. AJ, Bobby and a few others are still running at 44-45 and Cody's style isn't so high flying that you'd notice if he lost a step or two.

[David-Arquette was in WCW 2000]

Until Summerslam.

[polarbearpete]

He’s young enough that he can be the face of the company for 5 more years if he’s still moving numbers in that time period. Have to see it play out, though. Roman turning face will push Cody as the most popular face I would think.

[DZ: WF Legacy]

We'll find out in Germany!

[papagiorgio]

If by top guy, one means top 6 or so, then I think a long time. His current title reign will end at either Summerslam or Wrestlemania.

["Gizzark" Mike Wronglevenay]

I doubt anyone is getting a Cena type Top Guy run any more but I think he will lose the belt to someone at Summerslam to start the chase again

[schma]

Apr 25, 2024 10:18:03 GMT -5 polarbearpete said:

He’s young enough that he can be the face of the company for 5 more years if he’s still moving numbers in that time period. Have to see it play out, though. Roman turning face will push Cody as the most popular face I would think.

The bright side for Cody is that Roman is never around, so even if he passes Cody, it'll be little danger to Cody's status.

[thechase]

Hopefully that landing on the shoulder in the Carmelo match doesn't cut it short.