Cody Rhodes opened this week’s Monday Night Raw with an emotional promo explaining why he was back in the WWE and how his ultimate goal is to finally become WWE Champion. He didn’t get physical at any point during the show, only shaking Seth Rollins’ hand after “The Visionary” strutted his way down the ring. But once the cameras stopped rolling, Rhodes had a match with Kevin Owens in front of the crowd at the American Airlines Center in Dallas. 

Cody Rhodes and Kevin Owens with a handshake and a hug before their match tonight after #WWERAW Real shame this wasn’t on the show. pic.twitter.com/vwVrptMtqK

More highlights from @CodyRhodes v @FightOwensFight Cody goes and hugs a fan! ❤️#RAWAfterMania pic.twitter.com/2GmLjWodYv

Kevin Owens shading the Young Bucks lol (towards the end of video) pic.twitter.com/E7PyWLksfz

AND CODY WINS!! pic.twitter.com/3a6DchMTHU