Former WWE head writer Vince Russo has suggested that TKO board of directors member The Rock might be legitimately punishing Cody Rhodes. Russo shared his perspective during a recent episode of The Brand podcast.
Russo addressed reports claiming The Rock wanted to turn Rhodes heel before WrestleMania. These reports have since been debunked by The Rock’s business partner, Brian Gewirtz.
The former WCW World Heavyweight Champion believes The Rock has been imposing consequences on Rhodes since WrestleMania 40 plans changed. He claims the alteration occurred after the negative fan reaction to Rhodes potentially losing his championship opportunity.
If there’s any truth to that, I swear to God, bro, I just see Rock freaking punishing Cody going all the way back to last year when Rock came in and Rock had the idea of it being him and Roman Reigns and then you had LeGreca in his pink freaking robe and things were changed. I swear to God, I feel like The Rock has been giving it to Cody ever freaking since. He makes Cody look bad. He’s always one up on Cody. And now, I’m hearing he actually wanted to turn Cody heel but Triple H was the one that kinda got his way
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The Rock initially returned to WWE last year with plans to face Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 40. The original concept changed following fan backlash over Rhodes’ position in the event.
This situation led to The Rock turning heel and joining The Bloodline. He engaged in a heated feud with Rhodes heading into last year’s WrestleMania.
Rhodes and The Rock appeared to reconcile earlier this year. However, their rivalry reignited at Elimination Chamber when Rhodes refused to align with The Final Boss.
John Cena ultimately turned heel at Elimination Chamber instead of Rhodes. This development has generated significant discussion about WWE’s creative direction heading into WrestleMania.
Undisputed WWE Champion Rhodes currently represents the face of WWE as the company’s top champion. The American Nightmare defeated Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 40 to capture the title.
