In the recent episode of SmackDown, Cody Rhodes shocked fans by announcing he would not face Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 40, making way for The Rock. This decision sparked outrage among fans.
While an official announcement is pending, the intense stare-down between The Rock and Reigns strongly suggests a major match reveal at the WrestleMania press conference on February 8 in Las Vegas. Amidst negativity surrounding The Rock’s return, WWE closely monitors the situation.
The most recent update in the ongoing WrestleMania 40 storyline has provided crucial insights into the timing of when Cody Rhodes was made aware of the significant match alteration. According to a report from Fightful Select, Cody Rhodes was notified about the change in the match in advance ahead of SmackDown.
With The Rock replacing Cody Rhodes, Rhodes may now face Seth Rollins for the World Heavyweight Championship. The drama adds intrigue to WrestleMania, leaving fans eager for WWE’s next move.
Brandi Rhodes reacts to The Rock taking Cody Rhodes’ spot at WWE WrestleMania 40
WWE Universe passionately supports Cody Rhodes, outraged by The Rock taking his WrestleMania 40 spot against Roman Reigns. WWE Superstar Logan Paul also backs The American Nightmare, with Cody’s wife, Brandi Rhodes, echoing support. She likened him to a quarterback, emphasizing his reliability to WWE.
Check out her tweet below:
Following SmackDown’s conclusion, a YouTube video featuring The Rock garnered the most dislikes in WWE history. WWE Superstars like Ricochet criticized the “toxic” online wrestling community while endorsing Rhodes, while Sami Zayn urged fans to move on from the WrestleMania 40 controversy.
Fans express strong dissatisfaction with WWE and The Rock’s handling of the WrestleMania 40 mega match. They had hoped for Rhodes to finish his story at the Showcase of The Immortals. The possibility of him being sidelined has caused widespread backlash directed at WWE and The Great One.
