When Cody Rhodes inevitably faces off against The Rock in the ring, he might want to seek advice from someone familiar with handling intense physical challenges, perhaps someone from the production crew of “The Smashing Machine.”
This suggestion stems from The Rock’s recent revelation on social media about sustaining an elbow injury while filming scenes for a movie. The injury, which he described as potentially involving soft tissue damage, could pose complications both for the film’s production schedule and for his potential return to wrestling.
In the video shared online, The Rock displayed his injured arm, likening its appearance to having a cantaloupe at the bottom of his elbow. He mentioned the necessity of draining fluid from the elbow before undergoing an MRI to assess the extent of the damage.
This injury comes at a critical time as production on “The Smashing Machine,” a film based on the life of MMA legend Mark Kerr, is underway. The movie, distributed by A24, released the first image of The Rock portraying Kerr on May 21, amidst reports that filming commenced on May 1 and is scheduled to continue for three months.
The implications of The Rock’s injury extend beyond concerns about the film’s production timeline. There are also questions about how it might affect his availability for a potential return to wrestling, particularly for a speculated WrestleMania 41 main event against Cody Rhodes.
While The Rock did not express immediate worry about the injury, the full extent of the issue remains unknown until imaging is completed. This uncertainty adds an element of speculation to the rumored matchup, which was hinted at during a promo on the Raw after WrestleMania.
The anticipation surrounding a potential showdown between The Rock and Cody Rhodes has been building, especially after The Rock’s appearance at WrestleMania 40, where he pinned Rhodes in the main event, marking his first full match since WrestleMania 29 in 2013.
Despite the match not being officially confirmed, reports suggest it’s in the works for WrestleMania at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas next year. As both wrestlers navigate their respective commitments, including film projects and potential wrestling comebacks, the wrestling world eagerly awaits further developments in this anticipated clash between two formidable competitors.
