UPDATED: Cody Rhodes Pledges to Pay for New Ring for SGW

– Fightful Select reports that ahead of today’s video announcement, WWE Undisputed Champion Cody Rhodes was inquiring about the logistics of sending a ring to Uganda for SGW. The original option to ship the ring to the region reportedly would’ve been too difficult. That led to the plan to produce the ring locally.

Fightful Select also notes that that the money Will Ospreay donated to the promotion was used to lease the land the promotion is being used on.

UPDATED: WWE Superstar and Undisputed Champion Cody Rhodes appeared in a video for SGW announcing that he’s buying a proper wrestling ring for the promotion. You can see the video announcement below.

Cody Rhodes noted in the video, “You guys need a proper wrestling ring. You need one for your stories, and to be able to do what you do. You got to be welcomed in the wrestling business in the right way. You need a proper ring. We have found someone in Uganda who can make it for you. It’s not coming over in a boat. It’s not gonna get broken.”

He revealed that he would take care of the bill for the new ring. He continued, “We’re gonna get it done, and when it gets done, send the bill to me. It is on me, my gift to you.”

Oh my God, @CodyRhodes promises to invest and buy a fully funded wrestling ring for @SGWug and help ugandan wrestling grow. @TheRock This is a game changer for orphan wrestlers. TO support Sgw , https://t.co/gyQBwI3oeQ pic.twitter.com/2z9YP6pWUT

— SGW @soft ground wrestling Uganda (@SGWug) June 11, 2024