Paul Heyman brutally mocks Cody Rhodes for getting “Will-Smith’ed” by The Rock at WrestleMania 40 Kickoff Press Conference

Paul Heyman puts salt on the wounds of Cody Rhodes by once again mentioning the slap by The Rock at WrestleMania Kickoff.

Paul Heyman brutally mocks Cody Rhodes for getting “Will-Smith’ed” by The Rock at WrestleMania 40 Kickoff Press Conference

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This week’s Raw was a hard-hitting episode, as it had massive implications leading to WrestleMania. It was also the aftermath of the Elimination Chamber. One of the major things that happened in Australia was Cody Rhodes laying out a challenge to The Rock. Paul Heyman took the matter into his own hands this week and addressed the situation. He went on to mock The American Nightmare for the slap at WrestleMania Kickoff while referencing Will Smith.

The Wise Man of the Bloodline was taking a shot at Rhodes for the slap by The Rock at WrestleMania Kickoff. Heyman was walking down the aisle alongside his friends from the NYPD. He went on to mock Rhodes, saying he was “Will Smith’ed” by The Brahma Bull. It was a reference to the popular Oscars incident between actor Will Smith and Chris Rock.

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I understand how insulting it must be to get Will Smith'ed across the face. I understand that. But you need to take The Rock's name out of your freakin' mouth?
Paul Heyman to Cody Rhodes on Raw

Moreover, Rhodes didn’t look happy with this dig. It was a subtle yet brilliant shot by Heyman. The moment happened at WrestleMania Kickoff when The Rock lost his cool and slapped The American Nightmare. Although it was an embarrassing moment for Cody, he then went on to issue a challenge to The Rock during The Grayson Waller Effect at Elimination Chamber.

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Only time will tell if The Rock accepts the challenge of Rhodes. Besides, Seth Rollins has also vowed to be on the side of The American Nightmare in order to take down the Bloodline. It is going to be interesting to see where the future of the Royal Rumble 2024 winner is headed from here on out. He is all set to face Roman Reigns at WrestleMania, which will mark the biggest match of his career to this point.

Cody Rhodes is on a hunt for The Bloodline

Cody Rhodes has been a man on a mission. He is on a path to destroy the Bloodline on his tour to WrestleMania. On this week’s Raw, Paul Heyman was on the show to address The American Nightmare. Rhodes took on the opportunity and sent a vicious message to the faction that he was after them in this war.

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The American Nightmare laid off a devastating attack on the officers of the NYPD. After that, Cody grabbed the microphone and warned Heyman about himself. He went on to say that he is on a hunt for the Bloodline, clearly calling it an act of war, as he will go after Roman Reigns’ faction heading to WrestleMania.

This was a bold choice of words by the 2024 Royal Rumble winner. It is going to be interesting to see how The Rock and the Tribal Chief will react to this on SmackDown. The People’s Champion is all set to return to the Blue brand this week with an answer to the challenge laid out by Rhodes.

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