WWE champion Cody Rhodes knows a thing or two about finishing a story, and he supports former interim lightweight UFC champion attempting to do the same at UFC 302. Like Poirier in the UFC, Rhodes struggled to navigate his way to the top of the WWE.

Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes sent his fanbase into something of an uproar with a cryptic social media post ahead of "WWE SmackDown."

The clock is ticking, and in a couple of hours, all questions will be answered. Will Dustin Poirier shock the world, and can he become UFC lightweight king before hanging up his UFC gloves, or will Islam Makhachev prove why he is the number one ranked pound-for-pound fighter?

In a compelling promo just before the evening showdown, WWE Champ Cody Rhodes throws his support behind Dustin Poirier to defeat Islam Makhachev at UFC 302. From his experience in finishing stories, Rhodes backs former interim lightweight UFC champion Poirier in his quest for victory.

Within the WWE universe, one of the pivotal figures of the past year has undoubtedly been Cody Rhodes. His journey has been marked by feats such as consecutive Royal Rumble triumphs and ultimately stripping Roman Reigns of his Undisputed WWE Universal Championship title.

Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes has delivered a message to a major star ahead of tonight's edition of SmackDown.