The NWA has officially announced Cody’s first World Heavyweight Championship defense. Rhodes won the strap at All In, defeating Nick Aldis. Aldis will invoke his rematch against Cody at NWA 70 on October 21st.

But first, Cody will defend the title against Willie Mack at the September 29, Ring of Honor event.

BREAKING! @CodyRhodes announces his first NWA Worlds Heavyweight Championship Match on 9/29 at @ringofhonor vs...

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, NWA (@nwa) September 16, 2018