Cody Rhodes announces shocking move after Seth Rollins’ persuasion to pick him as WrestleMania opponent on Raw

Cody Rhodes stands at a crossroads on the road to WrestleMania, torn between choosing Roman Reigns or Seth Rollins as his opponent.

Cody Rhodes announces shocking move after Seth Rollins’ persuasion to pick him as WrestleMania opponent on Raw

Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins on this week RAW(via WWE )

The Royal Rumble marked the kickoff to WrestleMania, with Cody Rhodes emerging victorious, much to the delight of fans. Initially, rumors circulated that Cody Rhodes would face Roman Reigns at WrestleMania. Cody Rhodes stirred things up with a surprising announcement on social media following Seth Rollins‘ persuasion.

After the excellent segment on the Monday Night Raw between Cody Rhodes and Visionary, the World Heavyweight Champion tried to persuade American Nightmare to choose him for the WrestleMania. Now, Seth Rollins hadn’t stopped his persuasion tactic as he took to social media to persuade Cody Rhodes. He posted a video on X asking the Royal Rumble Winner the following:

what's in your heart?
Seth Rollins via X
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The American Nightmare also swiftly decided to respond to the Seth Rollins post. In a surprising turn of events, Cody Rhodes reposted the Visionary’s post and made a shocking announcement. He will be appearing on this week’s SmackDown. Probably, giving insight on his WrestleMania opponent.

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What seemed like a straightforward decision for Cody Rhodes regarding his WrestleMania opponent has turned complex. Seth Rollins entered the scene with a compelling argument, asserting that his title holds the true essence of hard work—the workhorse title, the legacy of Dusty Rhodes, while dismissing Roman Reigns’ championship as a part-timer title and Hollywood title, labeling it a political title. The once simple choice is now tangled in contrasting perspectives.

Should WWE book Cody Rhodes vs. Seth Rollins at WrestleMania?

In an unforeseen twist, WWE’s original plans for WrestleMania underwent a major overhaul. Initially, the cards seemed set for Seth Rollins to face off against CM Punk and Roman Reigns to square up against Cody Rhodes. However, an unfortunate injury to CM Punk forced WWE to recalibrate, leaving an opening for a marquee match with Seth Rollins.

Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins on this week RAW
Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins on this week’s RAW(via WWE)

With Seth’s relatively new title, WWE needed a high-profile challenger to elevate its prestige. Enter Cody Rhodes, a seasoned performer of main-event caliber. Choosing the workhorse title over the more established Roman Reigns’ championship makes strategic sense, offering an opportunity to build the legitimacy of this emerging championship.

Moreover, WWE can cleverly divert attention from recent controversies surrounding Vince McMahon’s alleged misconduct by introducing a captivating storyline. Bringing in Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson to challenge Roman Reigns would boost viewership and act as a strategic move to navigate through the storm of negative media attention. WWE, through this smart booking, aims to address two challenges seamlessly on the road to WrestleMania.

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