Cody Rhodes is currently the most talked about superstar in WWE for various reasons.
Cody Rhodes (via WWE)
WWE management has faced criticism for their poor booking in recent times. The choice to give someone else the spot at WrestleMania has not been well received by the fans. WWE seemed surprised by the level of fan frustration, although some had expected this. Cody had warned the company about this beforehand.
According to reports from within WWE, Cody has been seen as someone who closely aligns with the company’s interests and has historically respected their decision-making process.
However, insiders have indicated that despite this alignment, Cody had privately expressed concerns about the potential negative reaction from fans regarding the recent change in creative direction for WrestleMania. These sources suggest that Cody had warned WWE in advance about the potential backlash from the audience before the events of last Friday.
New from Fightful Select: Sources within WWE say that Cody is supportive of the company and has long respected their decision making, but claim Cody actually voiced his belief that the audience wouldn’t react well to the change in creative direction for Mania before last Friday. pic.twitter.com/cXBVwKDxWr
Cody’s prediction about the fans’ backlash was correct. The backlash from them was intense, as evidenced by the high number of dislikes on WWE’s YouTube video of Cody, Rocky, and Reigns’ Friday night Smackdown segment. Additionally, the hashtag #WeWantCody has been trending on X for the past few days. On the recent Raw show, chants of “Rocky sucks” were common.
WWE has announced an exciting showdown between The Rock and at the WrestleMania XL Kickoff fan and media event. Taking place at the prestigious T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, the live event starts at 4 PM PT on Thursday, February 8th. This event will play a crucial role in determining Cody Rhodes’ WrestleMania opponent.
Reports suggest that this event will reveal the match-ups for WrestleMania, with one highly anticipated bout possibly being Roman Reigns vs. The Rock. If confirmed, this development could lead to Rhodes facing at WrestleMania.
However, due to the significant backlash from passionate fans, WWE might reconsider this decision. In this complicated situation, fans could witness the dream match they’ve been longing for: Cody Rhodes vs. Roman Reigns at WrestleMania.
The outcome of this creative decision will directly impact Cody Rhodes’ WrestleMania journey. Considering all factors, the upcoming Kickoff show promises valuable insights into the American Nightmare’s potential WrestleMania match-up.