Cody Rhodes appeared on “The MMA Hour” podcast with Ariel Helwani on Wednesday to promote WWE WrestleMania 40.
During the podcast, the American Nightmare commented on The Rock’s return to WWE, his reaction to the planned Rock vs. Roman Reigns match at WrestleMania 40, and more.
You can check out some highlights from the podcast below:
On The Rock’s return: “After I had conceded the main event to The Rock, I still thought, ‘I’m going to find my way there.’ I still thought that. It’s one of the reasons I stayed dead silent. I didn’t want to put an opinion on it. I don’t want to get into the backstage details. What was out there is what was out there. I just felt like I was still going to make it. Then, thankfully, literally millions of people made it so that I did get back.”
On what the Rock said to him after he gave up the spot: “I would rather him tell you. It was something … this is the best answer I can give you. It was something that was extremely touching, but what was being taken away from me was weighing on my mind, that I felt a negative about what was a positive thing being said to me. The Rock can tell you what he said. I’ll leave that for him.”
On how he felt after the fans turned on Rock vs. Reigns: “I just wanted to be quiet. In all the noise, I wanted to be quiet. It might be arrogance, and it might be me being naïve; at that point, I felt like, ‘No, I’ve done everything.’ I kept thinking something good is going to happen from this terrible situation. Something good is going to come of it. I talked to Diamond Dallas Page, and he said, ‘No matter what happens, it will be the best thing that has happened to you.’ When you’re a pessimistic like I am, and he’s the most positive human being on the planet, you kind of want to be like, ‘Stop.’ He wasn’t wrong. Imagine had I not been in the WrestleMania 40 main event. The fire would still be burning. It would be completely out of control at this point. We didn’t have to do that because Hunter heard it. He heard what was going on. That was something that was so loud, he had to hear it, and I was lucky to be in that spot.”
Becky Lynch recently appeared on the “Unlikely With Adrian Hernandez” podcast to discuss a variety of topics, including the process of writing the novel under a deadline, her recent visit to the White House, and more.
You can check out some highlights from the podcast below:
On the process of writing the novel under a deadline: “The thing with wrestling is like you think of a promo, you have to write a promo, or you have to have a match, but we’re going live in like two hours. So you’ve got to have something, something has to come out of your mouth, so I love that pressure because you’re sitting there going ‘what do I do? What do I want to say here?’ and you’re like ‘well I’ve got to go out there so I have to write something.’”
On her visit to the White House last month: “They gave me a little glass but I didn’t take it. I did leave something there, I left my book on the bookshelf in the library. But it was so cool, it was very cool like walking around the place thinking of all the history that has happened in there. It was really fascinating, real fascinating place to be.”
Cody Rhodes Discusses The Rock’s Return and WrestleMania 40 on “The MMA Hour” Podcast
In a recent appearance on “The MMA Hour” podcast with Ariel Helwani, Cody Rhodes opened up about various topics, including The Rock’s return to WWE and his reaction to the planned match between The Rock and Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 40.
Rhodes, also known as the American Nightmare, expressed his initial thoughts after conceding the main event spot to The Rock. He admitted that despite giving up the spot, he still believed he would find his way back to the main event. Rhodes remained silent about his opinion on the matter and trusted that he would eventually make it back. He credited the support of millions of people for helping him regain his position.
When asked about what The Rock said to him after he gave up the spot, Rhodes chose not to reveal the details and suggested that The Rock himself should share the conversation. However, he mentioned that it was a touching moment for him, although he couldn’t fully appreciate it due to the negative emotions associated with losing the opportunity.
Rhodes also discussed his feelings when fans turned against the idea of The Rock facing Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 40. He admitted that amidst all the noise, he wanted to remain quiet. Despite feeling pessimistic about the situation, he believed that something good would come out of it. He recalled a conversation with Diamond Dallas Page, who assured him that no matter what happened, it would be the best thing for him. Rhodes acknowledged that if he hadn’t been in the main event, the fire within him would still be burning, possibly out of control. Fortunately, Triple H recognized the fans’ discontent and made changes to the lineup, allowing Rhodes to be in a favorable position.
In addition to Rhodes’ appearance on “The MMA Hour,” Becky Lynch also made an appearance on the “Unlikely With Adrian Hernandez” podcast. During the interview, Lynch discussed various topics, including her experience writing a novel under a deadline and her recent visit to the White House.
Lynch shared her love for the pressure that comes with writing promos and preparing for matches in professional wrestling. She explained that the time constraints force her to think quickly and come up with compelling content. This pressure has become a part of her creative process and something she thrives on.
Regarding her visit to the White House, Lynch expressed her excitement and fascination with the historical significance of the place. She mentioned leaving her book on the bookshelf in the library as a memento of her visit. Walking around the White House and reflecting on the history that has unfolded within its walls was a truly captivating experience for her.
Both Cody Rhodes and Becky Lynch provided fans with insights into their lives and experiences through these podcast appearances. Their interviews shed light on their perspectives on various aspects of their careers, making for an interesting listen for wrestling enthusiasts.