The Rock says storyline with Cody Rhodes ‘never has to culminate to a match’ – Cageside Seats
Filed under:The classic battle of good versus evil could take an unexpected turn as The Rock and Cody Rhodes come together for WrestleMania season.As SmackDown went off the air on Friday night, fans were left buzzing about the mysterious storyline unfolding between The Rock and Cody Rhodes. To hear The Rock tell it, wherever it’s going may not lead to a match.Following the show, The Rock met with the media in New Orleans to discuss WrestleMania’s return to The Big Easy next year. During the press conference, The Rock revealed that whatever the future holds for him and Rhodes, it may not lead to a match. Nor does it have to.It’s not always about the title, it’s about the story.@TheRock #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/Y1gIZmjIpY“With ‘The Final Boss’ and Cody Rhodes, it’s not about the WWE Title,” said The Rock. “It’s not about having a match. It’s not about punching or kicking or bleeding or any of that, that is so part of our world. It never has to culminate to a match.”The Rock believes that the popularity of his and Rhodes’ characters can lead to something unique. What that might be could be compelling and even off-putting, according to “The People’s Champ.”“I think what that does in this wild, crazy world of pro wrestling is that, to me, it just becomes something that’s unpredictable,” said The Rock.On Friday night, the iconic wrestler turned mega movie star appeared on SmackDown in New Orleans, LA. After revealing that next year’s WrestleMania is coming to Caesars Superdome, The Rock called Cody Rhodes to the ring.
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Despite their feud at last year’s WrestleMania, The Rock revealed that he and Rhodes had become friends. “The Great One” told Rhodes that he was proud of the work he had done as WWE’s Undisputed Champion. With the respect that he has for Rhodes, Rock wants more for “The American Nightmare.”The Rock then flexed his corporate muscle, reminding Rhodes that he’s a member of the board of directors for WWE’s parent company, TKO Group Holdings. With his power, he can provide Rhodes with opportunities that will place him at the same level or higher than The Rock.But there is one catch. The Rock doesn’t want Rhodes’ championship. Instead, he wants Rhodes’ soul. And he wants an answer next Saturday at WWE’s Elimination Chamber event in Toronto.”I want your soul.” @TheRock will be expecting an answer from @CodyRhodes at #WWEChamber…#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/cN9f6cHzC7As the season of Lent approaches, it seems The Rock is set to tempt Rhodes with promises of power and glory in exchange for his servitude, echoing the devil’s temptation of Christ. It’s too early to judge the storyline. For now, fans are left wondering where it will lead, adding to the intrigue.Whatever lies ahead, audiences should brace themselves for a tale that promises to be unpredictable and perhaps uncomfortable.Check your inbox for a welcome email.Oops. Something went wrong. Please enter a valid email and try again.
