Cody Rhodes has reacted to Ricky Saints’ arrival on the main roster, ahead of his debut on WWE SmackDown.
Saints’ main roster debut follows his final match on WWE NXT, where he lost to Shiloh Hill.
Rhodes’ Twitter Reaction
Rhodes shared a message on Twitter that reads: “Crybaby Ricky gonna’ do something or what? 🤜
The tweet included a Nicolas Cage-themed meme.
“Crybaby” is a term previously associated with Rhodes, with The Rock having named fans of The American Nightmare as “Cody Crybabies“.
Saints responded with a GIF of Rhodes having eaten a hot wing, bearing a quote.
Saints’ Journey to SmackDown
Saints addressed fans after his final NXT episode, sharing an emotional message about his time in WWE.
Saints made his first appearance on NXT in February of last year.
He previously shared that his NXT position helped newer stars grow.
While some stars have gone straight to the main roster after leaving AEW, Saints elevated his game on NXT before his call-up.
Saints’ Potential on the Main Roster
Saints has the skills to succeed on the main roster.
There’s every likelihood he will follow the NXT and North American Championship with SmackDown singles gold.
The relationship between Saints and Rhodes goes back to their time in AEW.
Prior to signing with WWE, Saints was spotted backstage at the Royal Rumble in 2023 alongside Cody Rhodes.
Fans will continue to watch his journey.