WWE Hall of Famer Mark Henry is envisioning a potential one-on-one showdown between The Rock and Cody Rhodes following WrestleMania XL.
In recent weeks, The Rock shocked the wrestling world by embracing his villainous side, delivering a resounding slap to Cody Rhodes during the WrestleMania XL Kickoff press event.
Cementing his alliance with The Bloodline, The Rock, alongside his cousin, the Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns, has ignited a heated rivalry with Rhodes and World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins.
The culmination of this feud is set to explode in a colossal tag team match on Night One of WrestleMania XL.
Their simmering animosity came to a head during a recent confrontation on WWE SmackDown, culminating in Rhodes retaliating with a slap to The Rock after a cutting remark.
Notably, The Brahma Bull reminded Rhodes of his authoritative position as a TKO board member, injecting further intensity into their conflict.
Reflecting on this unfolding drama, Mark Henry drew parallels to the iconic feud between Stone Cold Steve Austin and Vince McMahon, suggesting that Rhodes is echoing Austin’s rebellious stance against authority, with The Rock assuming a similar role.
He speculated on the possibility of a future clash between The American Nightmare and The Brahma Bull post-WrestleMania XL.
“I feel like right now, Cody is recreating that Steve Austin-Mr. McMahon rivalry. And now, maybe The Rock is gonna hang around. And maybe we’re gonna have Rock and Cody after ‘Mania. And how good would that be, to have The Rock not go away and he and Cody go six months having just a great story after ‘Mania?”
Henry mused.
Meanwhile, the stakes are high for Rhodes heading into WrestleMania XL. Following his unsuccessful bid to capture the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship at WrestleMania 39, Rhodes faces a crucial moment.
The Rock has issued an ultimatum: should Rhodes fail to conclude his storyline and seize Reigns’ title at WrestleMania XL, he’ll be barred from any future championship opportunities.
The outcome of the tag team clash on Night One holds significant implications for Rhodes’ championship aspirations on Night Two.
A victory for Rhodes and Rollins could level the playing field by neutralizing The Bloodline’s interference, while defeat would subject Rhodes to the formidable “Bloodline rules” in his title showdown against Reigns.
As tensions mount and alliances shift, WrestleMania XL promises to be a battleground where destinies are determined and legacies forged.
