On a recent edition of the “Busted Open Radio” podcast, WWE Hall of Famer Bully Ray weighed in on the unfolding of events between Cody Rhodes, Roman Reigns, The Rock, and Seth Rollins at last week’s WrestleMania 40 Kickoff event.
Rhodes previously said on SmackDown that he would not face Reigns at WrestleMania XL, paving the way for The Rock to challenge Reigns.
Ray critiqued how Rhodes never explained why he changed his mind, opting at the WrestleMania 40 Kickoff show that he’d be facing Reigns at WrestleMania XL.
You can check out some highlights from the podcast below:
On Cody Rhodes changing his mind about facing Roman Reigns: “I still don’t know why he said that, storyline-wise. Why did Cody change his mind?”
On WWE changing plans after the negative fan reaction: “I don’t believe that this was supposed to happen. I think it was gonna be Rock and Roman, and that’s why they backed Cody out. And then the fanbase went ballistic, and that’s how they got Cody back in.”
On Cody leaning into The Rock’s “Cody Crybabies” line: “Great job by Cody leaning into the crybaby stuff, because people are pissed off they were called crybabies for supporting Cody. Lean into it. It’s only going to get more heat on The Rock and more love on Cody.”
On how Cody Rhodes should fuel the “Rocky Sucks” chants: “If I’m Cody, I am feeling that ‘Rocky sucks’ fire. One — because it makes Rocky a bigger heel. Two — it makes Cody a bigger babyface. And three — it pisses Rocky off, because he wants to be loved so much.”
The recent events surrounding Cody Rhodes, Roman Reigns, The Rock, and Seth Rollins at WrestleMania 40 Kickoff have sparked a lot of discussion among wrestling fans. WWE Hall of Famer Bully Ray recently shared his thoughts on the unfolding storyline during an episode of the “Busted Open Radio” podcast.
One of the key points Ray raised was Cody Rhodes’ sudden change of heart regarding his match with Roman Reigns. Rhodes had previously stated on SmackDown that he would not face Reigns at WrestleMania XL, leaving room for The Rock to step in. However, at the WrestleMania 40 Kickoff show, Rhodes announced that he would indeed be facing Reigns. Ray questioned why Rhodes made this decision without providing any explanation within the storyline.
Ray also speculated that WWE may have changed their plans due to the negative fan reaction. He believed that originally, the match was intended to be between The Rock and Roman Reigns, which is why Cody Rhodes was initially removed from the equation. However, when the fanbase expressed their discontent, WWE brought Rhodes back into the picture.
The podcast also discussed how Cody Rhodes embraced The Rock’s “Cody Crybabies” line. Ray commended Rhodes for leaning into this criticism because it generates more heat for The Rock and garners more support for Cody. By embracing the label and using it to his advantage, Rhodes can further engage the audience and enhance his character’s popularity.
Furthermore, Ray suggested that Cody Rhodes should use the “Rocky Sucks” chants to his advantage. He explained that if he were in Rhodes’ position, he would embrace the chants as they would make The Rock a bigger heel, elevate Rhodes as a beloved babyface, and potentially frustrate The Rock, who desires adoration from the fans.
These insights from Bully Ray provide an interesting perspective on the ongoing storyline between Cody Rhodes, Roman Reigns, The Rock, and Seth Rollins. It will be intriguing to see how the narrative unfolds and how the wrestlers utilize these dynamics to captivate the audience and create memorable moments at WrestleMania XL.