Power Slap XI in Saudi Arabia is set to deliver fireworks, and Brandon Rhodes is ready to make his return to the table in a high-stakes matchup against The Chief. With his signature intensity and a revamped approach, Rhodes promises a fight fans won’t forget.
The Matchup That Makes Sense
For Brandon Rhodes, this showdown with The Chief is personal.
“I think this is the only matchup that made sense for me right now,” Brandon said. “The Chief took my spot on the roster, and this is my chance to prove I deserve it back. Someone’s going to sleep in this matchup—it’s just a matter of who.”
Rhodes respects The Chief’s abilities but is confident in his own preparation.
“I don’t think his chin can keep up with what I bring. If I touch him, it’s over. Simple as that.”
Embracing the Villain Role
Both Brandon and The Chief have been seen as the “heels” of their respective matches in the past, but Brandon thrives in that energy.
“I like being the villain—it makes the match more exciting. It gives me that extra fire when I’m up there. We have mutual respect for each other, but as competitors, we’re going to bring that same intensity, and it’s going to be fireworks.”
A Refined Approach
Fans haven’t seen Brandon in action for a while, but he assures them he’s been hard at work.
“You’re going to see the same Brandon from my match against RJ on the reality show—measured, precise, and ready to go. I’ve been working on my defense a lot, and while I have a few other slaps in the bag, I don’t think this fight will go past the first round.”
For Rhodes, his ability to recover quickly is another key advantage.
“People overlook recovery as a skill. I’ve been rocked before, but I recover fast, and that’s something I’ll lean on. My last match looked sloppy, but this time, I’ll keep calm and avoid mistakes.”
The Challenge of Saudi Arabia
Traveling to Saudi Arabia presents a new challenge for Brandon, who has never traveled this far before.
“The furthest I’ve been is Mexico, so this is definitely a first. The long flight and time difference are the only things I’m a little nervous about, but I’m used to running on no sleep from my offshore work. I’ll adjust.”
Predictions for the Match
Brandon is confident that this fight won’t go the distance.
“This is a first-round match, no question. If he doesn’t sleep me, I’m sleeping him. One of us is going out, and it’s going to be a banger. There’s no third round, no disqualification—this ends early.”
The coin toss could play a vital role, and Brandon brought up the recent rule changes about forfeiting the coin toss after a disqualification.
“I can’t remember if the rule was released after Power Slap 8, but if it applies, The Chief might get the first slap. Either way, I’m ready.”
A Message for The Chief
Brandon had a direct message for his opponent:
“Chief, bring that intensity. We both have respect for each other, but this is going to be a banger. Don’t hold back—give me everything you’ve got because I’m coming to put you out. Let’s put on a show.”
Follow Brandon Rhodes
Fans can follow Brandon’s journey to Power Slap XI and beyond on Instagram:
- Instagram: @BrandonRhodes
Brandon promises to deliver more content as he preps for the event now that he’s off the offshore grind.
Power Slap XI is set to take place on January 30th in Saudi Arabia. Stay tuned for more exclusive interviews and updates as the event approaches!