The WWE Universe was left stunned when the long-hyped Mystery Man on Monday Night Raw was finally revealed to be none other than Chris Jericho. Just moments after the explosive reveal, cameras caught a tense and unforgettable backstage encounter between Jericho and Cody Rhodes, instantly sending shockwaves through the locker room and across social media.
As Cody Rhodes made his way through the backstage area, fresh off addressing the WWE Universe, he was stopped in his tracks by Jericho standing calmly near the production crates, arms crossed and trademark smirk firmly in place. The energy between the two was electric. This wasn’t just two superstars meeting — it was two eras of wrestling colliding.
Jericho broke the silence first, congratulating Cody on becoming the face of the company, but his words carried a sharp edge. He reminded Cody that while he may be the “American Nightmare,” Jericho has reinvented himself time and time again, surviving every generation WWE has thrown at him. Cody fired back, saying Jericho paved the road, but now it’s his ring, his locker room, and his era.
The exchange quickly escalated as Jericho questioned whether Cody truly earned his spot or simply inherited it through legacy and opportunity. Cody, visibly fired up, responded by saying he left the comfort zone, bet on himself, and came back to finish the story — something Jericho, in Cody’s words, has been chasing his entire career.
Officials quickly stepped in as tensions rose, preventing the confrontation from turning physical. But not before Jericho leaned in close and delivered a chilling warning: “Be careful what story you’re telling… because I might be the one who writes the ending.”
The moment ended with Cody standing firm, eyes locked on Jericho as he walked away, leaving fans buzzing about what’s next. Is this the beginning of a blockbuster rivalry? Or the opening chapter of a shocking alliance that could change the balance of power on Raw?
One thing is certain — Chris Jericho’s return and confrontation with Cody Rhodes has ignited a firestorm, and the WWE Universe will be watching closely as this story unfolds. Raw just became must-see television.
