“Disappointing hype is all we get”- Wrestling fans BLAST The Rock for his opinion regarding his rivalry with Cody Rhodes following SmackDown

The Rock makes a controversial comment about his year-long rivalry with Cody Rhodes following an intriguing SmackDown appearance.

“Disappointing hype is all we get”- Wrestling fans BLAST The Rock for his opinion regarding his rivalry with Cody Rhodes following SmackDown

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The Rock made a shocking appearance on SmackDown this week, raising the stakes on the road to WrestleMania. He also extended an offer to Cody Rhodes to become “his champion.” While giving The American Nightmare time to consider, The Final Boss later addressed his feud with some controversial takes about professional wrestling and WrestleMania 41.

Speaking on the SmackDown post-show, The Brahma Bull stated that his feud with Cody Rhodes doesn’t necessarily have to end in a match. He emphasized that it’s not about the Undisputed WWE Championship but about supremacy. He also highlighted how The Final Boss and The American Nightmare are unlike any other WWE superstars.

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According to The Rock, their rivalry isn’t just a wrestling match—it’s the epitome of storytelling. He emphasized the intrigue behind The Final Boss asking for Rhodes’ soul. The People’s Champion suggested that the feud may not necessarily end with a match on a grand stage. Instead, it could culminate in a compelling story that redefines the trajectory of WWE.

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With Elimination Chamber approaching, all eyes are on the Undisputed WWE Champion as he prepares to respond to The Great One’s offer. The showdown could shape the road to WrestleMania in unexpected ways. If Rhodes refuses, the question remains—will another superstar be willing to sell their soul to The High Chief?

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WWE Universe reacts to The Rock’s comment about a match with Cody Rhodes

The WWE Universe is puzzled by The Rock’s offer to Cody Rhodes. However, his comments about not necessarily facing The American Nightmare in a match have raised even more questions. While some fans find this disappointing, others believe it could be a strategic move by the Hollywood Icon.

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Moreover, some people also called it to be the foundation for Rhodes’ heel turn in WWE. From the wide spectrum of views, here are the top reactions of the fans on X:

Overall, many fans found The Rock’s comments unusual, arguing that in a wrestling company, a feud should ultimately lead to a match. His remarks have left the WWE Universe skeptical about this new chapter in his story with the Undisputed WWE Champion on the road to WrestleMania.

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