WWE’s Cody Rhodes Confirms Travis Scott Broke Eardrum During Elimination Chamber

Cody Rhodes confirmed on Hot Ones that rapper Travis Scott's slap during the WWE Elimination Chamber event this year legitimately busted his eardrum. Despite the injury, Rhodes chose not to retaliate, explaining that Scott was a special guest whose presence WWE wanted to honor, reflecting the evolving relationship between mainstream celebrities and wrestling. Rhodes expressed admiration and affection for Scott, hoping the rapper would return to WWE programming, though Scott has not appeared since WrestleMania 41 and reportedly had a falling out with the company. The incident occurred during a beatdown involving The Rock, John Cena, and Travis Scott, which also marked Cena's heel turn. Rhodes described the slap as a "potato," a wrestling term for a hard, often accidental strike, which usually demands a "receipt" or payback, though he delayed his response until WrestleMania when he hit Scott with his signature Cross Rhodes move. The incident has become a notable moment in WWE's crossover with pop culture, highlighting the increasing integration of celebrities into wrestling storylines.