WWE veteran Bully Ray recently shared his thoughts on Cody Rhodes’ promo on Monday Night RAW, sparking discussions about its effectiveness in response to The Rock’s verbal onslaught.
While some praised Rhodes’ delivery, others, including Bully Ray, found it lacking in impact.
During an episode of the Busted Open Podcast, Ray assessed Rhodes’ performance, offering a nuanced perspective.
“Here’s the reason I’m giving it a five: I didn’t love it, I didn’t hate it, it was right in the middle,”
Ray commented, highlighting the promo’s neutral reception among fans.
Ray also criticized Rhodes’ approach, particularly in light of The Rock’s scathing remarks about Rhodes’ mother on SmackDown.
“You have an uber babyface cutting a promo days after The Rock talked about his mother, and the only thing you can tell me is that you liked the curses? Not good if you’re the babyface,”
Ray pointed out, indicating a missed opportunity to capitalize on the emotional narrative.
Meanwhile, wrestling personality Vince Russo weighed in on Rhodes’ strategy, drawing parallels between facing The Rock in a promo battle and challenging Eminem in a rap battle.
Russo emphasized the importance of not engaging directly with The Rock’s verbal jabs but rather adopting a strategy of nonchalance to provoke a reaction.
As anticipation builds for WrestleMania 40, where Rhodes will confront Roman Reigns in a highly anticipated rematch, the aftermath of Rhodes’ promo continues to be a topic of debate.
With Reigns and Rhodes set for a face-to-face confrontation on SmackDown, fans eagerly await the next chapter in this unfolding rivalry, eager to see how Rhodes responds to both Reigns’ challenge and The Rock’s verbal assault.
