Nic Nemeth recently took to the “Busted Open Radio” podcast to discuss Cody Rhodes’ feud with The Bloodline heading into WrestleMania 40.
You can check out some highlights from the podcast below:
On wanting to see Cody Rhodes make things more personal with The Rock: “If we’re gonna put all those pieces together and we’re going all in and now, we’re saying about your mother? Let’s make it real.”
On how they have to put everything out there since The Rock is leaving after WrestleMania: “You better put everything out there because the boss that just told everybody ‘I’m now part of WrestleMania’ is going to walk out there the next day or walk off into a movie. So, you better be ready to go after that, and you better be the next guy.”
On how he wants to see Cody Rhodes shed his suit: “He throws his jacket off and you go like, ‘Cool, there’s a guy that just like me underneath there that can only take so much s**t and he’s gonna knock somebody out.’”
At WrestleMania 40 (Night One), Cody 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 event of WrestleMania 40 (Night Two).
In a recent appearance on the “Busted Open Radio” podcast, Nic Nemeth, also known as Dolph Ziggler, shared his thoughts on Cody Rhodes’ feud with The Bloodline leading up to WrestleMania 40. Nemeth expressed his desire to see Rhodes make the feud more personal, particularly by involving The Rock, and emphasized the need to give it their all since The Rock will be leaving after WrestleMania.
Nemeth suggested that if they are going to push the boundaries and bring in personal elements, they should go all the way and make it real. He mentioned the idea of involving Rhodes’ mother in the storyline, indicating that it would add an extra layer of intensity and emotion to the feud.
The wrestler also highlighted the importance of putting everything on the line because The Rock, who recently announced his involvement in WrestleMania, will soon be leaving to pursue his movie career. Nemeth emphasized that Rhodes and the rest of the roster should be prepared to step up and become the next big stars in the absence of someone as influential as The Rock.
Nemeth further expressed his desire to see Rhodes shed his corporate persona and reveal a more authentic side of himself. He envisioned Rhodes removing his suit and showing the world that underneath it all, he is just like any other person who can only tolerate so much before unleashing his fury and knocking someone out.
At WrestleMania 40 (Night One), Rhodes and Seth Rollins will team up to face The Rock and Roman Reigns in a tag team match. This match sets the stage for Rhodes to challenge Reigns for the WWE Undisputed Universal Championship in the main event of WrestleMania 40 (Night Two).
As fans eagerly anticipate this high-stakes feud, it remains to be seen how personal and intense the storyline will become. With The Rock’s impending departure, it is clear that Rhodes and the rest of the roster have a golden opportunity to establish themselves as the next generation of WWE superstars. The outcome of this feud and Rhodes’ pursuit of the championship will undoubtedly shape the future of professional wrestling.