Cody Rhodes has finally broken his silence on the fan uproar surrounding The Rock vs. Roman Reigns WrestleMania 40 drama. During the recent SmackDown episode, Rhodes stunned fans by relinquishing his own WrestleMania 40 title shot to introduce The Great One into the mix. This move triggered widespread outrage from the fans on social media.
Fans expected a rematch at WrestleMania after Cody Rhodes won the Royal Rumble twice in a row. However, disappointment spread when The Rock took Cody Rhodes’ spot. Many were upset with the decision that resulted in stripping what appeared to be Cody’s rightful place in the main event against Roman Reigns. This match was highly anticipated by everyone.
On the latest WWE RAW, Seth Rollins confronted Rhodes, anticipating clarity on his WrestleMania intentions. However, the segment ended inconclusively with Drew McIntyre’s interference. Following the segment, Rhodes reached out to fans on X (formerly Twitter), expressing gratitude for their passion and urging them to trust the ongoing storyline.
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Rhodes’ message hints at faith in the narrative’s progression and upcoming twists. Despite the uncertainty, Rhodes is yet to finalize his WrestleMania role, keeping fans on the edge of their seats. Furthermore, his recent altercation with Drew McIntyre on WWE RAW further adds layers of intrigue to this unfolding saga.
WWE superstar Ava Raine targeted by fans after The Rock’s return
The Rock’s daughter, WWE NXT GM Ava, confronted death threats amid the Cody Rhodes WrestleMania uproar. Fans passionately supported Rhodes after a contentious SmackDown segment, spawning the ‘#WeWantCody’ movement on social media. Ava took to X (formerly Twitter) amidst the controversy and lamented receiving threats over a situation she’s not involved in. She emphasized her focus on managing NXT, expressing frustration at being dragged into the dispute.
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Recently appointed as NXT GM, Ava faced heat from the fans during NXT Vengeance Day, where fans booed her appearance. Despite challenges, she remains committed to her role, becoming the youngest GM in WWE history. With Ava being the GM of the yellow brand, it will be interesting to see how the fans treat her in her next appearance.