If you’re skeptical about the authenticity of wrestling, just ask Cody Rhodes about his experience following last month’s brutal WWE Elimination Chamber match in Toronto. During this intense showdown, Travis Scott made headlines for his wild antics amid the chaos as he engaged in an all-out beatdown of the undisputed WWE champion. The aftermath left Rhodes with a stark reminder of the physical toll that wrestling can take, proving that there’s more to this sport than meets the eye.

Following the revelations from Wrestling Observer Radio about his injuries, including a broken eardrum and a black eye inflicted by Scott during the chaotic moments of the March 1 event, Rhodes shared with Complex that he has every intention of getting payback. He referred to the incident as a reminder of the physicality involved in wrestling and emphasized that he keeps track of these moments, hinting at a possible reckoning in the future.

As he prepares for his third consecutive WrestleMania, where he is set to defend his world title against the iconic John Cena—who is making his final WrestleMania appearance—Rhodes delivered a candid message to La Flame. He stated, “That’s wrestling,” acknowledging the injuries he suffered as Scott, along with Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Cena, unleashed a brutal beatdown on him. With a determined attitude, he reassured fans that he’s keeping an eye out for what he calls a “receipt” in the ring.

As of the latest updates, it’s unclear whether Travis Scott will make an appearance at WrestleMania 41, scheduled to occur in Las Vegas on April 19-20. However, Rhodes certainly didn’t hold back when discussing the Elimination Chamber incident. When Complex mentioned that Scott played a “major part” in the match, Rhodes responded with a cheeky remark, “Oh, he was?” showing that he is fully aware of the commotion Scott caused.

When questioned about the force of Scott’s slap and whether he had given Scott permission to hit him that hard, Rhodes humorously recounted, “Well, the next day after the incident, I told everyone, ‘He didn’t hit me.’ However, I later discovered that a fan video was circulating, capturing the moment he hit me with astonishing force and a deafening noise. I ended up with a Tommy Boy situation where my face was bruised and black. I repeatedly insisted, ‘Oh no, I’m good. I’m good.’”

Rhodes further described how he experienced a “little flutter in the eardrum” due to the impact. He candidly stated, “Again, I’m a weirdo, this is going to sound so strange, and I apologize to your viewers and your listeners, but man, that’s wrestling. You know what I’m saying? Beat me up. I’m going to beat you up. That’s wrestling… If Travis Scott ever returns to the WWE scene, perhaps there is a receipt waiting for him. But I should mention, I was a fan of Travis Scott before this incident.”

Rhodes reminisced about his sneaker shopping experience with Complex last July, revealing that he once owned a pair of Scott’s Air Jordans. However, after their match, he jokingly noted that “let’s say they might’ve gone somewhere. The shoes are not there anymore,” suggesting that the aftermath of the match had consequences on his personal belongings.

In a light-hearted moment when asked who hits harder, Travis Scott or part-time wrestler and YouTuber Logan Paul, Rhodes offered a qualified compliment to the rapper. “Well, Travis Scott hits pretty hard, but that’s not the hardest I’ve ever been slapped,” he said, adding that the toughest slap he received was from Canadian wrestler Nattie Neidhart. “If Travis Scott hit me with the force of a thousand suns, Nattie Neidhart sent me to the phantom zone. Legit, I was lost in space for a second, so that was the hardest one I ever got.”

Travis Scott has made quite an impact in the WWE this year. His song “4×4” served as the theme for RAW in January when the show transitioned to Netflix, and he accompanied Jey Uso to the ring for his match on January 6 in Los Angeles. Additionally, in January, Triple H hinted that fans should expect to see more of Scott’s involvement in the WWE in the near future. “Everyone should expect to see more things from Travis Scott in a big way,” he stated, building excitement among fans for future appearances.

Recently, Scott collaborated with WWE to launch a “Wrestling Is Real” T-shirt, presumably as a response to the widespread discussions surrounding the infamous smack heard ’round the world. This partnership reflects Scott’s ongoing engagement with wrestling culture and his efforts to connect with fans on various platforms.