Originally published on ProWrestlingSheet.

Cody Rhodes is kicking off his TNT Championship run with a weekly open challenge for the belt.

Rhodes cut a promo on Dynamite tonight talking about winning the new title at "Double or Nothing." He then explained his plans for an open challenge every week.

"It is official, in this moment. I will stand out here every week for the AEW TNT Championship. This is an open challenge," he said. "We are still in the pandemic era of pro wrestling. Broadway is dark, wrestlers are without our greatest asset, the fans. But you give us two hours of your time every Wednesday night. If you can see me, I'm looking right at you."

"The American Nightmare" captured the TNT title this weekend after defeating Lance Archer in the finals of the tournament to crown the inaugural champion.

Watch Cody's announcement below.