Cody Rhodes Reacts to Bad Bunny WWE Rumors

The WWE star shared his thoughts on the popular musician's potential return for WrestleMania 42.

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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WWE star Cody Rhodes commented on the rumors surrounding Bad Bunny's potential return to the wrestling ring for WrestleMania 42. Rhodes praised Bad Bunny's recent Super Bowl halftime show performance and expressed hope that the Grammy-winning musician would come back to WWE, suggesting a match against Logan Paul could be an entertaining option.

Why it matters

Bad Bunny's previous WWE appearances, including a tag team match at WrestleMania 37 and a Royal Rumble appearance, were well-received by fans. His return would generate significant buzz and interest around WrestleMania 42, one of WWE's biggest annual events.

The details

Cody Rhodes was recently interviewed by TMZ and shared his thoughts on the Bad Bunny return rumors. Rhodes said he "hopes we get him back" and that Bad Bunny "did a wonderful job" with his Super Bowl halftime show performance. When asked who he would like to see Bad Bunny face at WrestleMania, Rhodes suggested a match against Logan Paul, another popular celebrity who has competed in WWE.

  • Bad Bunny last appeared in WWE at the 2023 Backlash pay-per-view in Puerto Rico.
  • WrestleMania 42 is scheduled for April 18-19, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The players

Cody Rhodes

A current WWE superstar who is attempting to earn a championship match at WrestleMania 42.

Bad Bunny

A Grammy-winning musician who has made several high-profile appearances in WWE, including a tag team match at WrestleMania 37 and a Royal Rumble appearance.

Logan Paul

A popular YouTuber and celebrity who has also competed in WWE matches.

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What they’re saying

“I hope we get him back; he did a wonderful job, but he's on top of the world right now.”

— Cody Rhodes (TMZ)

What’s next

Cody Rhodes will attempt to win the upcoming men's Elimination Chamber match on February 28, which would earn him a championship match against Undisputed WWE Champion Drew McIntyre at WrestleMania 42.

The takeaway

Bad Bunny's potential return to WWE for WrestleMania 42 would generate significant excitement and interest, building on his previous successful appearances in the company. Cody Rhodes' endorsement of Bad Bunny's abilities and his suggestion of a match against Logan Paul further highlights the appeal of this possible matchup.