Cody Rhodes wants a “Street Fighter” sequel, and he is not being subtle about it. The man who plays Guile in the new movie sat down with Brandon Davis and basically campaigned for another film like a politician begging for votes in a swing state. Can you blame him for wanting another paycheck and another chance to flex those military-grade abs?
“Street Fighter 2” Is The Golden Child
Rhodes made it clear that if a sequel happens, it would be called “Street Fighter 2.” He then dropped what he considers an undeniable truth about the video game franchise. Street Fighter 2 was the greatest iteration according to the American Nightmare himself.
That is a take hotter than a jalapeño stuffed with ghost peppers, and I happen to agree with every syllable. Street Fighter 2 on the Super Nintendo ruined more childhood friendships than Monopoly, and I will die on that hill.
Mortal Kombat Crossover Sounds Absurd
The Skydance merger changed everything, according to Rhodes. Warner Bros. owns “Mortal Kombat,” and Paramount distributed the new “Street Fighter” movie, so now they are all one big happy family. Rhodes told Davis that the “Mortal Kombat” guys are on the table now. He even called the “Mortal Kombat” movie wonderful, which is a stretch if we are being honest.
That 2021 attempt had some cool fatalities, but the plot was thinner than a wrestling storyline involving a love triangle. Still, the idea of Guile throwing a sonic boom at Scorpion is the kind of nonsense that makes you want to buy a ticket immediately.
Mixed Reviews Do Not Bother Him
Critics have not been kind to the new Street Fighter film. The movie sits at 43 percent on Rotten Tomatoes from critics, while audiences gave it 82 percent. Rhodes knows this, and he does not care. He just wants people to have a good time at the theater so the studio opens the door for more.
That is a wrestler mentality through and through. You take the boos and the cheers the same way, and you keep showing up. The movie might be a mess, but Rhodes is treating it like a championship match at WrestleMania. He is all in, and he wants you to be all in too.
Roman Reigns And Friends Join The Party
Rhodes is not the only wrestler in this movie. Roman Reigns shows up as Akuma, which is hilarious because the Tribal Chief barely needs to act menacing. He just exists. Hirooki Goto plays E. Honda, and that is a deep cut for the New Japan fans in the crowd. The whole thing feels like a wrestling convention crashed a video game set. I half expected a steel chair to appear during a fight scene.
A Real World Warrior Tournament Would Rule
Davis asked Rhodes which WWE superstars would do well in a real World Warrior tournament. Rhodes started with Dominik Mysterio and called him a sneaky fighter, which is the nicest thing anyone has ever said about Dominik. Then he brought up Jacob Fatu and compared him to Blanka.
Just madness, according to Rhodes. That is the most accurate description of Fatu I have ever heard. The man moves like a caffeinated heavyweight who just discovered energy drinks. Chad Gable got a shout too. Rhodes called him a shooter’s shooter and mentioned his Olympic background. Gable would absolutely dominate a fighting game tournament bracket, and you know it.
WWE 2K26 Gets The Crossover Treatment
If you cannot wait for a real crossover movie, then WWE 2K26 has you covered. A new Street Fighter DLC pack lets you turn Rey Mysterio into Ryu and Dominik Mysterio into Ken. The Rock becomes M. Bison, which is perfect because Bison is basically a megalomaniac who thinks he runs everything. Bianca Belair suits up as Cammy and the Ultimate Warrior returns as Blanka. This is the closest we will get to seeing Roman Reigns uppercut Scorpion for at least another year.
Rhodes Wants More Acting Gigs
Between WWE dates and movie sets, Rhodes is a busy man. He just signed a five-year contract extension with WWE that will keep him around until at least 2031. He still told Davis he wants to do more acting. Why not?
The guy already cuts promos for a living, so pretending to be a soldier with a flat top is not a huge leap. He has the charisma and the chin for Hollywood. My bias here is simple. I want Rhodes to succeed because he is one of the few wrestlers who actually understands how to be a leading man without looking like he is reading off cue cards.
The Verdict On All This Nonsense
A “Street Fighter” and “Mortal Kombat” crossover sounds like a fan fiction fever dream. Rhodes knows it, and he is planting seeds anyway. The merger makes it technically possible, and that is enough for him to start talking. Will it happen? Probably not. Should it happen? Absolutely.
Give me Guile and Johnny Cage arguing about who has better hair for two hours. I would pay full price for that, and I would complain about the sequel being even better. Rhodes gets it. He understands that sometimes the dumbest idea is the most fun one, and that is why he is the guy holding the microphone while the rest of us just watch.
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