v=02mYcBYKJvw Rhodes debuted in WWE as a promising talent ... While not considered a breakthrough in the traditional sense, Rhodes’ Stardust gimmick displayed his commitment to his pursuit.

Haven't watched WWE in a while? Let's get you caught up before the Royal Rumble, the first major premium live event of 2025.

This was only a short appearance from the WWE Hall of Famer, being dumped out by Rusev after a couple of minutes, but we got some awesome-looking Diamond Cutters on Stardust, Fandango, and Bray Wyatt.

Cody Rhodes beat Kevin Owens in a wild Ladder Match for the Undisputed WWE Championship as Sami Zayn remained impartial.

And such an influence was his stardust, that he managed to also make ... Meanwhile Eugene, real name Nicholas Dinsmore, came up to the WWE main roster from their developmental brand Ohio Valley ...

To be fair, the skit would've bagged an 'Up' for Kev's Stardust t-shirt alone ... Whatever works. WWE could've reached Saturday's show without airing this segment, but now Owens has a far more ...

Ahead of Cody Rhodes' title defense in a ladder match, let us take a look at the last time the WWE Champion competed in a ladder match.