Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes arrived at the Heritage Bank Center in Cincinnati, Ohio for Monday Night RAW with intentions to address The Rock’s cryptic challenge from last Friday. The American Nightmare shared this development through a brief update on social media ahead of the February 24 broadcast.
The growing tension between these two figures stems from The Rock’s unexpected appearance on last week’s SmackDown. During this segment, The Final Boss delivered an unusual promo that highlighted his position as a TKO board member before directly confronting Rhodes with a proposition that left both the champion and viewers confused.
The Rock’s proposal consisted of asking Rhodes to serve as “his champion” while also making an enigmatic demand for the champion’s “soul.” This unusual request came with a deadline, giving Rhodes until the March 1 Elimination Chamber premium live event to provide his answer.
Despite having until Saturday to formulate his response, Rhodes appears ready to address the situation sooner. Through his Instagram story posted hours before RAW, Rhodes confirmed his presence at tonight’s venue while indicating his readiness to discuss the matter.
A lot to talk about in Cincinnati
This developing situation adds another layer to WWE’s ongoing storylines heading toward Elimination Chamber and potentially WrestleMania. The Rock’s return to WWE television has already created significant buzz, and his focus on Rhodes suggests major implications for the championship picture in the coming weeks.