On a recent edition of his “Hall of Fame” podcast, Booker T weighed in on the unfolding of events between Cody Rhodes, Roman Reigns, The Rock, and Seth Rollins at last week’s WrestleMania 40 Kickoff event.
You can check out some highlights from the podcast below:
On The Rock slapping Cody Rhodes “It’s blood thicker than water. I was talking to you about that, blood thicker than water. That’s the angle that — it just works. There is nothing you need to do to fix it. Everybody was talking about it, everybody was upset about it now they got what they want, and it went viral. The Rock playing that heel role for a second, yes. I loved it. I loved it, it was wrestling.”
On The Rock’s heel turn: “I mean Rock, he’s the OG. You know, he’ll Roman feel like he’s at the head of the table, but he’s gonna navigate this whole situation. Everything is gonna go — so I like it. I like the dynamic of it.”
On letting the storyline play out: “Like I say, that’s why when this thing dropped, what did I say? ‘I’m gonna step back and see how this plays out.’ Because normally, they’ll fix it. Normally, we’ll get to where we need to be at. That’s the way it’s been lately as far as all the PPVs go. Everything’s been like, you know, knocked out of the park. So I’m not gonna sit here and — it’s almost like the Chiefs wining. Until they lose, I’m not going to go against them.”
On whether Cody should’ve punched Rock for it: “I don’t know man, I don’t know. I would have had security hold me back, and build that thing for that night. Cody gets a shot in, you know, it all already kind of tips to hand. You know, let’s be the underdog if we’re going to be the underdog. You Let’s be the guy getting picked on if he’s gonna be getting picked on Why fight back if you’re getting picked on? You are getting picked on by three guys, what are you gonna do? How you gonna find them back? You’re gonna take it, that’s what’s gonna happen. So I don’t know. I don’t know, we could have done it several different ways.”
The recent WrestleMania 40 Kickoff event saw an unexpected turn of events involving Cody Rhodes, Roman Reigns, The Rock, and Seth Rollins. Booker T, a former professional wrestler and current host of the “Hall of Fame” podcast, shared his thoughts on the unfolding storyline during a recent episode.
One of the standout moments from the event was when The Rock slapped Cody Rhodes. Booker T expressed his admiration for the angle, stating that the concept of blood being thicker than water worked perfectly in this situation. He emphasized that the controversy surrounding the incident generated a lot of buzz and went viral, which is always a positive outcome in the world of professional wrestling. Booker T also praised The Rock for playing the role of a heel, or villainous character, even if it was only for a brief moment.
Booker T further discussed The Rock’s overall involvement in the storyline, referring to him as the “OG” (original gangster) and highlighting his ability to make Roman Reigns feel like he is at the head of the table while still navigating the situation. He appreciated the dynamic that The Rock brought to the storyline and expressed his support for it.
In terms of how the storyline should progress, Booker T emphasized the importance of letting it play out naturally. He mentioned that in the past, WWE has been successful in fixing any issues that arise and delivering satisfying outcomes for fans. Booker T compared it to the Kansas City Chiefs in football, stating that he wouldn’t bet against them until they lose. This suggests that he has confidence in WWE’s ability to handle the storyline effectively.
When discussing whether Cody Rhodes should have retaliated against The Rock for slapping him, Booker T offered different perspectives. He mentioned that he would have had security hold him back and build anticipation for a future confrontation. However, he also acknowledged that being the underdog and taking a beating can sometimes be more impactful than fighting back immediately. Booker T believed that there were multiple ways the situation could have been handled, leaving room for creative possibilities.
In addition to his podcast comments, Booker T shared a video on his YouTube channel titled “BOOKER T on OKADA to AEW, THE ROCK and CODY at WM PRESSER and MORe.” The video features further analysis and discussion on the topic.
Overall, Booker T’s insights shed light on the unfolding storyline between Cody Rhodes, Roman Reigns, The Rock, and Seth Rollins at WrestleMania 40 Kickoff. His commentary reflects the excitement and anticipation surrounding the event and highlights the potential for an engaging and satisfying storyline for fans of professional wrestling.