Cody Rhodes has broken his silence following the tumultuous segment involving The Rock on the latest episode of SmackDown, where he announced his decision not to challenge Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 40. The aftermath hinted at a potential WrestleMania showdown between The Rock and Reigns, leaving fans divided and rallying behind Rhodes in an unprecedented show of support on social media over the past 24 hours.
At a live event in Knoxville, Rhodes finally addressed the controversy surrounding the last SmackDown segment. In a move that resonated with the fans, the American Nightmare chose not to delve into the specifics of the recent events. Instead, he opted to focus on creating a positive atmosphere and connecting with the audience in attendance.
Rhodes took a piece of a broken table from the previous night’s chaos and playfully declared his intention to gift it to the loudest fan in the arena. The gesture received a resounding response from the crowd, with Cody handing over the memento to a fan amid cheers. He then announced his plans to sign autographs and take pictures with the fans, apologizing in advance if he couldn’t accommodate everyone.
The audience’s reaction to Cody Rhodes’ address underscores his continued popularity, as fans passionately advocate for him to “finish the story” at WrestleMania 40.
The social media groundswell reflects a collective sentiment against The Rock replacing The American Nightmare in the highly anticipated matchup, emphasizing the impassioned fanbase’s desire to see Rhodes play a central role in the WrestleMania narrative. As the drama unfolds, the wrestling community awaits the next chapters in this unfolding saga.
