On a recent edition of the “Busted Open Radio” podcast, WWE Hall of Famer Bully Ray discussed the kind of heels needed to elevate Cody Rhodes in WWE besides Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Roman Reigns.
Rhodes will challenge Reigns for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship in the main event of WrestleMania 40.
You can check out some highlights from the podcast below:
On the heels WWE needs to face Cody Rhodes: “The heels that are needed, the type of heel that is needed to breathe down Cody’s neck does not exist. The Rock has a great chance of doing it, Roman has a chance of doing it, I would entrust them. A Seth breathing down Cody’s neck? You can’t do it.”
On The Rock’s demeanor with Cody at the WrestleMania XL Kickoff: “You have to have some type of bully-esque quality to you, whether that’s actually physically looking down upon somebody. Rocky stands too close to Cody and Cody looks like a child. It’s just the way it is. Rocky is a 6’3″, 285-pound jacked up monster. There’s nothing Cody can do to defend against that. Take a look at the way Rocky walked towards Cody at the press conference. You can see almost the smoke coming out of Rocky’s nose looking down upon Cody.”
In a recent episode of the “Busted Open Radio” podcast, WWE Hall of Famer Bully Ray discussed the type of heels that would be necessary to elevate Cody Rhodes in WWE, aside from Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Roman Reigns. Rhodes is set to challenge Reigns for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship in the main event of WrestleMania 40.
According to Bully Ray, the kind of heels that are needed to push Cody Rhodes to his limits simply do not exist. While The Rock and Roman Reigns have the potential to fulfill this role, other wrestlers like Seth Rollins would not be able to achieve the same effect. Bully Ray believes that Cody needs a heel who can truly breathe down his neck and create a sense of fear and intimidation.
Bully Ray specifically highlighted The Rock’s demeanor towards Cody at the WrestleMania XL Kickoff as an example of the type of heel that would be effective. He explained that a heel needs to have a certain bully-esque quality, whether it be physically looking down upon someone or exuding a dominating presence. The Rock, standing at 6’3″ and weighing 285 pounds, towers over Cody Rhodes, making him appear like a child in comparison. Bully Ray emphasized that there is nothing Cody can do to defend against The Rock’s imposing figure.
Bully Ray also pointed out The Rock’s body language during the press conference, stating that it showcased a sense of superiority and dominance. He described The Rock’s walk towards Cody as intimidating, with almost visible smoke coming out of his nose as he looked down upon his opponent.
This analysis by Bully Ray sheds light on the importance of having the right kind of heel to elevate a wrestler like Cody Rhodes. The Rock’s presence and demeanor create a sense of anticipation and excitement for their upcoming match at WrestleMania 40. It will be interesting to see how Cody Rhodes responds to this challenge and if he can overcome the overwhelming physical advantage of his opponent.
In conclusion, the discussion on the “Busted Open Radio” podcast highlighted the need for a specific type of heel to push Cody Rhodes to his limits in WWE. The Rock’s imposing figure and dominant presence make him a suitable candidate for this role. The upcoming match between Cody Rhodes and The Rock at WrestleMania 40 promises to be an intense battle, with fans eagerly anticipating how Cody will respond to the challenge posed by his larger and more powerful opponent.