The Rock made an appearance on Friday’s SmackDown and addressed his relationship with WWE Undisputed Champion Cody Rhodes. During the segment, The Final Boss revealed that he and Rhodes had resolved their previous issues, even noting that their mothers had become friends.
The interaction took a significant turn when The Rock presented Rhodes with an unexpected proposition. The Final Boss asked the champion to give him his “soul” and become “The Final Boss’ WWE Champion,” creating immediate speculation about the implications of this offer.
The ambiguous nature of this proposal divided fan opinion, with many questioning the exact meaning behind The Rock’s request. This development follows their previous rivalry leading into WrestleMania XL, where The Rock and Roman Reigns defeated Rhodes and Seth Rollins in tag team action.
Former WWE Superstar James Ellsworth shared his perspective on the situation through social media. On X (formerly Twitter), Ellsworth posted an image referencing Stone Cold Steve Austin’s infamous heel turn, when Austin aligned himself with Vince McMahon. The post included hashtags for Cody Rhodes, The Rock, and SmackDown, suggesting that Rhodes might potentially follow a similar path by accepting The Rock’s offer.
Cody Rhodes has held the Undisputed WWE Championship since defeating Roman Reigns at WrestleMania XL Night 2 in a Bloodline Rules Match, ending Reigns’ historic reign that lasted nearly 1,000 days.
Looking ahead, Rhodes is expected to defend his championship against the winner of the upcoming men’s Elimination Chamber match scheduled to take place in Toronto. However, The Rock’s unexpected proposition introduces a new variable that could potentially alter these plans.
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— James Ellsworth (@realellsworth) February 22, 2025