Cody Rhodes will team with World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins against The Rock and Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 40 – Night 1 while Rhodes will challenge Reigns for the Undisputed WWE Universal Title on the second night.
Speaking to Joe Tessitore of ESPN, Rhodes was asked about his championship plans. He said,
“I said I’d like to be a champion who is present. What I mean, to extrapolate, present where Roman was not frequently there. I want to wrestle on Monday Night Raw and I want to wrestle on Friday Night SmackDown. I want to be a champion like the champions I grew up loving. Guys like Terry Funk, Ric Flair, and The Rock and Triple H. That championship defines the company and who is holding it; I use the term all the time; it’s really how I feel, I have wanted to play quarterback my entire career. I have played backup quarterback, I’ve got in for a few series, I’ve maybe played a full game as a starter, but I’ve never been the number one. Everybody in this match has, other than me. That’s what I really want.”
Cody Rhodes Sets His Sights on Championship Glory at WrestleMania 40
In a surprising turn of events, Cody Rhodes has announced his participation in not one, but two high-stakes matches at WrestleMania 40. The former WWE superstar will team up with World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins to take on the formidable duo of The Rock and Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns on Night 1 of the event. On Night 2, Rhodes will go head-to-head with Reigns for a shot at the Undisputed WWE Universal Title.
Rhodes recently sat down for an interview with Joe Tessitore of ESPN, where he discussed his championship aspirations and what it means to him to be a present champion. He expressed his desire to be an active competitor, wrestling on both Monday Night Raw and Friday Night SmackDown, much like the wrestling legends he grew up idolizing.
“I said I’d like to be a champion who is present,” Rhodes explained. “What I mean, to extrapolate, present where Roman was not frequently there. I want to wrestle on Monday Night Raw and I want to wrestle on Friday Night SmackDown. I want to be a champion like the champions I grew up loving.”
Rhodes went on to mention iconic figures such as Terry Funk, Ric Flair, The Rock, and Triple H as his inspirations for wanting to hold a championship that defines the company and its top talent. He emphasized his long-standing desire to be the number one guy, comparing it to playing quarterback in football.
“I have wanted to play quarterback my entire career,” Rhodes stated. “I have played backup quarterback, I’ve got in for a few series, I’ve maybe played a full game as a starter, but I’ve never been the number one. Everybody in this match has, other than me. That’s what I really want.”
This revelation from Rhodes adds an intriguing layer to the already highly anticipated WrestleMania 40 event. Fans are eager to see if Rhodes can fulfill his dream of becoming the top champion in WWE and cement his place among the wrestling greats.
The match itself promises to be a spectacle, with the combined star power of Rhodes, Rollins, The Rock, and Reigns. The clash between these four formidable competitors is sure to captivate audiences and leave a lasting impression on the wrestling world.
As WrestleMania 40 approaches, all eyes will be on Cody Rhodes as he seeks to make his mark and achieve championship glory. Whether he emerges victorious or not, one thing is certain: Rhodes’s determination and passion for the sport will make for an unforgettable performance.