Cody Rhodes, along with Seth Rollins, made a significant appearance on the Elimination Chamber episode of The Grayson Waller Effect.
During the segment, Rhodes issued a bold challenge to none other than The Rock for a one-on-one showdown, setting the stage for a potential blockbuster clash before his anticipated Wrestlemania XL bout with Roman Reigns.
While the announcement electrified the Australian crowd, not everyone found the segment entirely satisfying.
Veteran of the industry, Jim Cornette, voiced his discontent with the segment, noting its lackluster delivery.
Considering the extensive travel undertaken by both Rollins and Rhodes to reach Australia, Cornette expected a more captivating presentation for the stadium audience. Despite Rhodes orchestrating a matchup of colossal proportions, it failed to meet Cornette’s expectations.
In a recent episode of The Jim Cornette Experience, the seasoned commentator shared his critique of the segment, expressing disappointment with its pacing:
“We’re 11 minutes into this segment before Cody said a f***ing word. It was just Theory introducing Waller, Waller mouthing off and then the entrances… In 20 f***ing minutes. I’ve seen people have conversations on airplanes that were more exciting. What? For a stadium? For 50,000 people? That’s all they got?” [From 01:54 to 04:34]
Looking ahead, Cody Rhodes has made his intentions clear by aiming for a showdown with The Rock. While the match is yet to be finalized, it looms as a tantalizing prospect for WrestleMania.
Furthermore, with Seth Rollins volunteering to be by Rhodes’ side, the potential bout may evolve into a tag team encounter.
Both Rhodes and Rollins already have commitments at WrestleMania 40. Rollins is slated to defend the World Heavyweight Championship against Drew McIntyre, while Rhodes seeks to dethrone Roman Reigns for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship.
As of now, The Rock has yet to respond to Rhodes’ challenge, leaving fans eagerly awaiting his reaction, likely to be addressed on the upcoming episode of SmackDown.
Rhodes and Rollins may even make an appearance on the blue brand to confront The Bloodline, adding further intrigue to the unfolding saga. The ultimate outcome of this dramatic situation remains to be seen.
