In the world of professional wrestling, Cody Rhodes emerged from WrestleMania XL as the new Undisputed WWE Champion, with his sights set on his first title defense. The contender for this match will be determined by the outcome of the number-one contender’s match between LA Knight and AJ Styles on Friday Night SmackDown. This development marks a new chapter for The American Nightmare, but Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson is not ready to step out of the spotlight. On a recent episode of WWE RAW, The Rock made his intentions clear to Rhodes with a promise to make him bleed—a promise he fulfilled by the end of the show.
The drama continued to unfold on the RAW After WrestleMania XL, where The Rock, also known as The Final Boss, hinted at a future title match with Rhodes. The Rock took to Instagram to taunt Rhodes further, posting a threatening message that showcased his determination to come out on top. He wrote, “I love taking out the trash in the rain. I’m gonna bleed you boy. The hard way. For life. As the Final Boss rides off into the sunset, You and all the @wwe talent and executives remember this… It didn’t have to be this way. But now it’s the only way. Don’t f*ck with the Final Boss. Because the Final Boss always has the FINAL SAY. Do not go gentle into that good night.”
In another storyline development, AJ Styles was labeled a “perpetual loser” by The Megastar of WWE ahead of their WrestleMania XL rematch. While LA Knight’s popularity has soared, leading fans to clamor for his shot at the world title, there are concerns about the potential matchup. Bully Ray, speaking on a wrestling podcast, questioned the wisdom of a championship bout between Cody Rhodes and LA Knight. He pointed out that the audience might be divided, with a significant portion potentially supporting Knight. Ray emphasized that Rhodes, as champion, needs to be seen as the underdog, constantly overcoming obstacles, and he expressed concern over the lack of formidable heels to challenge Rhodes effectively.
Rhodes has had a year of impressive victories over top WWE Superstars, including Brock Lesnar and Roman Reigns, but The Final Boss has a win over him, suggesting that Rhodes may face a significant challenge ahead. As the wrestling community anticipates future feuds, the question remains: which rivalry will capture the audience’s excitement more—Cody Rhodes vs. LA Knight, or Cody Rhodes vs. AJ Styles? Only time will tell as fans eagerly await the unfolding of these high-stakes narratives in the ring.
