The Rock Says Story with Cody Rhodes Doesn’t Need to Culminate in a Match – The Rock has shared his enthusiasm for his ongoing storyline with Cody Rhodes, emphasizing that their feud doesn’t necessarily have to lead to a match.
On the February 21 episode of WWE SmackDown, The Rock confronted Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes, presenting an unusual proposition—offering to elevate him in exchange for his soul. This moment came shortly after The Rock announced that WrestleMania 42 would take place in New Orleans.
During the WWE SmackDown Post-Show, The Rock elaborated on his vision for the storyline, describing it as an unpredictable and unique experience.
“I grew up in the world of pro wrestling, my dad and my grandfather, and to be able to come back in this way as the Final Boss and to be able to get in the Final Boss’ skin and be able to do become that in this venue here in New Orleans, and really I think take the audience on a fun experience and ride where I’m singing, I’m dropping the announcement of WrestleMania, then bring Cody Rhodes out and offer him this big ideology of, ‘You are our champion and you’re amazing, but I want so much more for you’” he said. “And at the end, the Final Boss says, ‘I want your soul.’ I think what that does, in this wild, crazy world of pro wrestling, is that to me, it just becomes something that’s unpredictable. In the world of pro wrestling, everything will culminate to a match. Whatever happens, it will end up in the ring.”
He continued by explaining why he finds this dynamic so intriguing.
“What I really love about this rare airspace that we’ve gotten to with the character of the Final Boss, it’s like this white whale unicorn in that with the Final Boss and Cody Rhodes, it’s not about the WWE Title, it’s not about having a match. It’s not about punching or kicking or bleeding or any of that that is so part of our world,” The Rock said. “It never has to culminate to a match.
“That’s a really special place to be, I think, creatively and when you think character-wise and how much fun you can have. I grew up in the business, as did Cody. His dad and my dad were friends, they’re no longer with us. But I think to be able to have a storyline and two characters who are very popular, to never have to get in the ring for a match but yet still hold this really unique, compelling, offputting and it’s kinda weird, ‘He wants his soul.’ What does that mean? I love it. I loved every moment, and I think Cody did too as well. We had a few tequilas after tonight.”
Given that The Rock has stated the storyline doesn’t need to end in a fight, it casts doubt on the expectation of him competing at WrestleMania 41. With WrestleMania still months away, it remains to be seen whether this dynamic will continue to unfold without a match, or if plans will shift as the event approaches.
Despite The Rock’s excitement, fan reaction has been mixed, with many expressing confusion about the storyline’s direction. With Elimination Chamber approaching, all eyes will be on Cody Rhodes to see how he responds.
The Rock Says Story with Cody Rhodes Doesn’t Need to Culminate in a Match
