In the realm of WWE, the verbal sparring between Cody Rhodes and The Rock has surged in intensity lately, fueled by Rhodes’ Royal Rumble victory and his subsequent challenge to Roman Reigns for WrestleMania 40.
What seemed like a clash between Reigns and The Rock for the spotlight at the blockbuster event took a surprising turn.
In a poignant recollection, Rhodes revisited a moment from the past on the latest episode of Monday Night RAW, reminding everyone of a time when The Rock’s mother, Ata Johnson, came to his aid during a match.
Yesterday, on #WWERAW , Cody Rhodes recalled how The Rock's mother helped him chop Kevin Owens in a dark match.
This happened in 2022, and Cody even hugged Ata Johnson, Dwayne's mother.
How things have changed
— J💎 (@trillernews) March 19, 2024
It was a display of camaraderie that now stands in stark contrast to their current rivalry.
Reflecting on Rhodes’ return to WWE in April 2022 after a six-year hiatus, the incident at WrestleMania 38 against Seth Rollins and the subsequent encounter with Kevin Owens on RAW, where Johnson’s assistance was pivotal, resurfaces in the narrative.
The dynamics have certainly shifted since then, as evident from The Rock’s recent remarks on SmackDown, where he didn’t hesitate to bring up Rhodes’ family ties and his intentions to leave a bloodied reminder of his dominance.
While Rhodes gears up for a rematch with Reigns for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship, his focus seems diverted towards The Rock, injecting an unexpected twist into the WrestleMania buildup.
The wrestling community, including former WWE head writer Vince Russo, has taken notice of this shift, questioning Rhodes’ preoccupation with The Rock over his imminent clash with Reigns.
As the countdown to WrestleMania 40 continues, the looming confrontation between Rhodes and Reigns on Friday Night SmackDown adds another layer of anticipation.
Night One of WrestleMania 40 promises a tag team spectacle, with Rhodes and Seth Rollins squaring off against Reigns and The Rock.
The outcome of this encounter will dictate the stipulations for Rhodes’ showdown with Reigns on Night Two, setting the stage for a showdown of epic proportions in the WWE universe.
