“Don’t make me hate you,” Cody Rhodes’ old rival confronts him ahead of much-anticipated faceoff with The Rock at Elimination Chamber

Cody Rhodes stumbles into his good friend bitter rival on Monday Night Raw, days after The Rock asked for his soul.

“Don’t make me hate you,” Cody Rhodes’ old rival confronts him ahead of much-anticipated faceoff with The Rock at Elimination Chamber

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Cody Rhodes has been grappling with temptation ever since The Rock offered him every treasure in exchange for his soul. The WWE Universe has been buzzing with one question: Will The American Nightmare make a deal to remain champion? Given the weight of this decision, Rhodes’ iconic rival, Seth Rollins, confronted him on Raw, urging him not to sacrifice his integrity for success.

The Visionary reminded Cody that many, including himself, have sold their souls for success—only to find themselves trapped in a spiral of guilt. Rollins emphasized that he wanted to protect Rhodes from the same fate. Rollins admitted that his past choices had filled him with hate, a resentment he often directs toward the likes of Roman Reigns and CM Punk. But this time, he doesn’t want Cody to become just another name on that list.

I’ve been full of hate lately. Sometimes it goes towards guys like Roman Reigns or CM Punk. Don’t make me hate you, Cody Rhodes. Make your own decision.

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The former World Champion was determined to convince The American Nightmare to stay true to his integrity. While Rhodes and Rollins appeared to be aligned, an underlying tension lingered between them. Sensing that his longtime rival was wavering, The Revolutionary issued a bold promise: if Cody couldn’t carry the weight of the Undisputed Title, he would take it from him at WrestleMania.

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Moreover, Seth ‘Freakin’ Rollins left Rhodes standing in the ring, his bold words hanging in the air. He made it clear that he is watching The American Nightmare’s every move. Besides, all eyes turn to the Elimination Chamber, where Rhodes must give The Rock his answer. As tensions rise, the WWE Universe eagerly awaits the next chapter in this unfolding saga.

Cody Rhodes hinted at reflecting on The Rock’s offer

Cody Rhodes finds himself at a crossroads in WWE. With The Rock’s tempting yet potentially costly offer looming over his future, time is running out. Recently, The American Nightmare took to Instagram, posting a story that hinted at deep reflection on The Final Boss’ proposition and its implications.

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The Undisputed WWE Champion shared the iconic poem The Road Not Taken by Robert Frost, a piece that explores the weight of one’s choices and their lasting impact. The poem reflects on how a single decision can shape a person’s destiny, mirroring the dilemma Rhodes now faces. It’s clear that The American Nightmare understands just how pivotal this moment is for his career.

Furthermore, Rhodes opened up about his mindset, expressing gratitude for everything in his life. He acknowledged that he already had everything one could ask for. With that in mind, he questioned what more The Rock could possibly offer him.

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