The latest edition of Monday Night RAW saw Cody Rhodes delivering a promo that ignited thunderous cheers from the crowd. The American Nightmare seized the spotlight, addressing key moments from the WrestleMania XL Kickoff Press Event and notably addressing The Rock’s infamous slap.
Yet, one of the standout moments came when Rhodes turned the tables on RAW commentator Pat McAfee. In a bold move, Cody showcased a clip from The Rock’s appearance on The Pat McAfee Show, where The People’s Champion openly mocked Rhodes’ supporters while McAfee chuckled along.
This unexpected maneuver by Cody Rhodes caught Pat McAfee off guard, a sentiment he candidly expressed on X/Twitter. Rhodes’ decision to confront McAfee head-on may have been a calculated move by The American Nightmare, aiming to provoke a reaction from McAfee’s real-life friend, The Rock, after their altercation at the press conference.
I did not expect this #WWERaw pic.twitter.com/CYOrDGwN06
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) February 13, 2024
Indeed, Rhodes has not forgotten The Rock’s slap and may be seeking retribution. With Roman Reigns and The Rock set to appear on the upcoming episode of SmackDown, anticipation brews regarding their response to Rhodes’ fiery promo on RAW.
Among those intrigued by the unfolding drama is Rikishi, a real-life member of the Bloodline. Expressing his perspective, Rikishi revealed his personal desire to witness Cody Rhodes conclude his narrative at WrestleMania, though he acknowledged Reigns’ significance from a business standpoint.
“For me, I’d love to see Cody finally finish the story. But when you look from a business standpoint, do we take it to… just thinking about the one person, or do we think about what’s going to continue to put a**es in seats.”
While Rikishi’s sentiments add another layer of intrigue, the climax of WrestleMania 40 remains uncertain. Despite Reigns’ dominant reign, the prospect of witnessing Rhodes capture his inaugural WWE world championship adds a compelling element to the unfolding saga.
