Below are some top WWE news stories of the day, involving The Rock and Cody Rhodes.
• At the recent WWE Bad Blood premium live event, fans witnessed a monumental moment as The Rock made his dramatic return, closing out the show by having a face off with Roman Reigns, Cody Rhodes, and Jimmy Uso. This appearance marked his first since the RAW after WrestleMania 40, where he hinted at unresolved business with the Undisputed WWE Champion.
In an interview with LADbible, The Rock shared his commitment to WWE and future goals, stating, “Any opportunity I can to go back and not only make appearances, but help to expand the company, whether domestically or globally, I always go back. It’s also part of my obligation that I happily do,” underlining his dedication to the company’s growth.
Earlier this year, The Rock joined the TKO Board of Directors, establishing a strong role behind the scenes as he builds his “Final Boss” persona, which has been creating buzz ahead of WrestleMania XL.
Reflecting on his ties to WWE, he said, “I came along in the 90s and wrestled for Vince into the 2000s, so there’s some real connective tissue that goes back generations, and for that I will forever be grateful, because it provided me a platform and a way to express myself in ways that nothing else would allow, other than acting.”
He added, “So the opportunity for me to become a director, sit on the board, take that position, is just another way that I could help the company grow.”
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• WWE is reportedly more than pleased with Cody Rhodes’ reign as the Undisputed WWE Champion, with WrestleVotes describing the company as “extremely happy” with Rhodes’ performance in his role.
Rhodes, who captured the championship after a long, personal journey to reach the top, has quickly earned favor with fans and WWE executives alike. His success in this position echoes the legacy of John Cena, who similarly represented WWE as a “white meat babyface” during his career peak.
Cody’s reign is reportedly secure for the foreseeable future, as WWE has no immediate plans to have him drop the title. According to sources, WWE believes Rhodes possesses the qualities to carry the torch in a way reminiscent of Cena’s era. With his relatable storylines, athleticism, and dedication to WWE’s vision, Rhodes has solidified himself as a top-tier performer who can resonate with a wide fan base.
WrestleVotes also reported that if WWE decides to go with The Rock vs. Roman Reigns in the main event of Night 2 of WrestleMania 41, then Cody will be featured in the main event of Night 1. In this case, Night 1 would be “very heavy” Rhodes.
Since returning to WWE, Rhodes has embraced his role as the top babyface, frequently engaging with fans, supporting company events, and proving his loyalty to WWE’s brand of storytelling. WWE’s investment in his journey has paid off with the championship reign that Rhodes is currently enjoying, and the long-term plan appears to be for him to continue in this high-profile position for the foreseeable future.
