In the opening match of WrestleMania 40 (Night One), Rhea Ripley received a special entrance as Motionless in White performed her ‘Demon In Your Dreams’ theme song live. They are from Philadelphia, PA.
In a recent appearance on “The MMA Hour” podcast, Cody Rhodes commented on The Rock’s heel turn and the unique build to WrestleMania 40 as a result of the ‘Final Boss’ persona.
You can check out some highlights from the podcast below:
On The Rock’s heel turn: “I don’t think fans expected Hogan to have a whole ‘nother thing. We had seen Hulkamania for so long run a wild everywhere and it was very much like McDonald’s; it was a franchise thing. Even though I’m not a fan of The Rock, I can respect the fact that it’s been a very unique build on the way to WrestleMania 40.”
On seeing Hulk Hogan’s heel turn live: “I sat in the seats and I will never forget it. It was just such a unique feeling in that building.”
On seeing someone handcuffed backstage who threw something at Mean Gene Okerlund: “So we had just been talking to this guy that was getting ready to get beat up by the boys or Mean Gene was going to smack him around, but yeah, I was there. Drove home with my dad in the truck and he talked a lot about what we had just seen and the significance.”
WrestleMania 40 is set to be an unforgettable event, and the opening match of Night One promises to be a spectacle. Rhea Ripley, one of the rising stars in the WWE, will receive a special entrance as Motionless in White performs her theme song live. The band, hailing from Philadelphia, PA, will add an extra level of excitement to Ripley’s entrance.
In a recent appearance on “The MMA Hour” podcast, Cody Rhodes, a former WWE superstar and current AEW executive, shared his thoughts on The Rock’s heel turn and the unique build-up to WrestleMania 40. Rhodes expressed his surprise at Hogan’s heel turn, as fans had been accustomed to his heroic persona for years. He compared Hogan’s character to McDonald’s, stating that it had become a franchise-like entity. On the other hand, Rhodes acknowledged the uniqueness of The Rock’s journey to WrestleMania 40 and respected the build-up surrounding his ‘Final Boss’ persona.
Rhodes also reminisced about witnessing Hulk Hogan’s heel turn live. He described the experience as a unique feeling that left a lasting impression on him. The significance of Hogan’s character transformation was evident, and Rhodes even drove home with his father, discussing the impact of what they had just witnessed.
Furthermore, Rhodes mentioned an intriguing incident backstage involving someone being handcuffed after throwing something at Mean Gene Okerlund. He recalled talking to the person before the altercation and then witnessing the aftermath. This incident added to the overall excitement and drama surrounding WrestleMania 40.
To hear more of Cody Rhodes’ thoughts on various topics, including his feelings toward The Rock and CM Punk’s comments about AEW, you can watch the embedded video of his appearance on “The MMA Hour” podcast.
Overall, WrestleMania 40 promises to be a memorable event with unique storylines and surprises. Rhea Ripley’s special entrance, The Rock’s heel turn, and the backstage incident involving Mean Gene Okerlund all contribute to the excitement surrounding this grand event. Wrestling fans around the world eagerly await the spectacle that WrestleMania 40 will undoubtedly deliver.