As anticipation builds for WrestleMania XL, Cody Rhodes shares his candid thoughts on The Rock, his adversary in this weekend’s showdown.
The Rock, partnering with Roman Reigns, will face off against Rhodes and Seth Rollins on Night One of the event.
In recent weeks, The Rock transitioned to a villainous role after fans opposed his WrestleMania clash with Roman Reigns, preferring to see him face The American Nightmare instead.
The build-up to WrestleMania saw The Rock launching relentless assaults on Rhodes during WWE RAW episodes.
Speaking on The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani, Rhodes didn’t mince words about his feelings towards The People’s Champion.
Despite his personal dislike, Rhodes acknowledged The Rock’s deep-rooted connection to professional wrestling, emphasizing his respect for The Great One’s wrestling prowess.
“I think The Rock has become so many things… But if you strip it away, the thing he is the most is a professional wrestler. And I don’t have to like him… but I have all the respect in the world for him as a wrestler,”
Rhodes stated honestly.
On a personal note, Rhodes addressed The Rock’s recent mention of his mother, Michelle Rubio, on WWE television.
Cody Rhodes confirms that his mother will be in attendance at WrestleMania.
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Reflecting on his mother’s response, Rhodes emphasized her resilience, expressing confidence that she wouldn’t be intimidated by The Rock’s antics, even in the heightened atmosphere of WrestleMania.
As tensions escalate, the stage is set for an explosive encounter at WrestleMania XL.
Following the brutal attacks on RAW, fans eagerly anticipate whether Rollins and Rhodes can turn the tide and seek retribution against Reigns and The Rock in what promises to be an electrifying showdown at The Show of Shows.
