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Cody Rhodes and Jade Cargill Declared King and Queen of the Ring, Shot at SummerSlam Crowned</h1><aside class="meta-row row-3"><div class="meta-col"><ul class="entry-meta"><li class="post-time"><span class="published-label">Published: </span><span class="posted-on"><time class="entry-date" datetime="2025-06-29T21:03:23-06:00">June 29, 2025<span class="sep time-sep"></span><span class="publish-time"></span></time></span></li><li class="post-author"><span class="screen-reader-text">Author </span><a href="https://thedailycircus.com/author/c-note1/">Chaz Chasington</a></li></ul></div></aside> </header> <div class="entry-content articlebody"> <p>In a shocking turn of events, Cody Rhodes and Jade Cargill have been crowned King and Queen of the Ring, earning themselves title shots at this year’s SummerSlam. The duo, who have been on a winning streak as of late, were awarded their royal titles after defeating their opponents in a grueling tournament that had fans on the edge of their seats.</p> <p>“It’s truly an honor to be named King of the Ring,” Cody Rhodes said in a fake quote. “I always knew I had a royal aura about me, and now I finally have the crown to prove it. I can’t wait to show the world what I’m capable of at SummerSlam.”</p> <p>Jade Cargill, who has been dominating the women’s division with her strength and beauty, was equally thrilled about her new title. “Being crowned Queen of the Ring is a dream come true for me,” she said in a fake quote. “I’m ready to take on anyone who dares to challenge me at SummerSlam. Bow down to your queen!”</p> <p>Fans of the wrestling world are buzzing with excitement over the upcoming title matches at SummerSlam, with many eager to see how Cody Rhodes and Jade Cargill will fare against their opponents. Some are even speculating that a royal wedding could be on the horizon for the newly crowned king and queen.</p> <p>“I can’t wait to see Cody and Jade go head to head with their opponents at SummerSlam,” said a fake fan named Randy. “It’s going to be a battle for the ages, and I wouldn’t be surprised if we see a royal wedding thrown into the mix. Anything can happen in the world of wrestling!”</p> <p>As the countdown to SummerSlam begins, all eyes will be on Cody Rhodes and Jade Cargill as they prepare to defend their royal titles and prove once and for all why they are the true king and queen of the ring. 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