On a recent edition of the “Busted Open Radio” podcast, Bully Ray discussed Cody Rhodes getting payback on The Rock by slapping him last week on WWE SmackDown.
The Rock previously slapped Cody at the WrestleMania 40 Kickoff event in Las Vegas, NV.
You can check out some highlights from the podcast below:
On The Rock smacking Cody Rhodes: “Right after that smack happened at the press conference, that Monday, when we came on this show, who was the very first person that said ‘Cody needs to smack Rocky back? Cody needs to receipt The Rock?’ I was adamant about that. No matter what Cody would’ve done or said, you have to…if a man smacks you in the face, you have to smack him back. I’m not talking about…you don’t even have to punch him, you got to smack him.”
On Cody Rhodes giving The Rock a receipt: “You have to give him a little bit of his own medicine because nobody in hell could ever think that Cody would smack The Rock in the face. That’s exactly what needed to happen, and I was adamant on this show about it. And I was very happy to see it happen. I was very happy to hear that response from the crowd. And I thought it was a 9 out of 10.”
At WrestleMania 40 (Night One), Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins will face The Rock and Roman Reigns in a tag team match.
Rhodes will then challenge Reigns for the WWE Undisputed Universal Championship in the main even of WrestleMania 40 (Night Two).
In a recent episode of the “Busted Open Radio” podcast, Bully Ray discussed an intriguing turn of events in the world of professional wrestling. Cody Rhodes, a prominent wrestler, got payback on none other than The Rock by slapping him during a WWE SmackDown episode. This incident occurred as retaliation for The Rock’s previous slap on Cody at the WrestleMania 40 Kickoff event in Las Vegas, NV.
Bully Ray, a former professional wrestler himself, expressed his support for Cody’s actions during the podcast. He emphasized the importance of standing up for oneself and giving someone a taste of their own medicine. Bully Ray believed that Cody’s response was necessary, stating, “If a man smacks you in the face, you have to smack him back.”
The podcast host further praised Cody’s bold move, highlighting the unexpected nature of his retaliation against The Rock. Bully Ray noted that no one could have anticipated Cody slapping such a legendary figure in the wrestling industry. However, he firmly believed that it was the right course of action and expressed his satisfaction with the crowd’s response to the incident.
The storyline between Cody Rhodes and The Rock will continue at WrestleMania 40. On Night One of the event, Cody Rhodes will team up with Seth Rollins to face The Rock and Roman Reigns in a tag team match. This highly anticipated match is sure to captivate fans and showcase the skills and athleticism of these talented wrestlers.
Furthermore, on Night Two of WrestleMania 40, Cody Rhodes will challenge Roman Reigns for the WWE Undisputed Universal Championship in the main event. This championship match promises to be a thrilling encounter between two formidable competitors.
As the wrestling world eagerly awaits WrestleMania 40, the feud between Cody Rhodes and The Rock continues to escalate. The slap heard around the wrestling community has added an extra layer of excitement and anticipation to their upcoming matches. Fans are eagerly anticipating the clash between these iconic figures, and the outcome of their battles will undoubtedly shape the future of professional wrestling.
In conclusion, Cody Rhodes’s act of slapping The Rock in retaliation for a previous incident has created a buzz within the wrestling community. The support from Bully Ray and the positive response from the crowd demonstrate the impact of this unexpected turn of events. With their upcoming matches at WrestleMania 40, the rivalry between Cody Rhodes and The Rock is set to reach new heights, leaving fans on the edge of their seats.