On a recent edition of the “Busted Open Radio” podcast, WWE Hall of Famer Bully Ray shared his thoughts on Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson potentially headlining WrestleMania 40 against Roman Reigns over Cody Rhodes, who he believes deserves a rematch against The Tribal Chief.
The Rock made his WWE return this past month on SmackDown and expressed his desire to be on the WrestleMania XL card.
You can check out some highlights from the podcast below:
On The Rock potentially headlining WrestleMania 40 instead of Cody Rhodes: “Personally, I believe Cody has earned the right to be the headline. Not deserved, earned, but Rock is the bigger headline … This discussion reminds me of the movie 12 Angry Men, where it seemed like the verdict was so obvious in the beginning, but by the time they got to it, and they actually discussed it and talked it out, the jury completely flipped.”
On how WrestleMania 40 will likely sell out even without The Rock: “But when you look at it from pure business, pure dollars and cents, how much more money can The Rock make for the WWE against Roman than Cody? Where is the significant amount more of dollars and cents going to come in? WrestleMania, physically, is going to sell out, right? Where are we … at what level are we going to make so much more money if The Rock is involved than Cody?”
WWE WrestleMania 40 (XL) will emanate from Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, PA on April 6-7, 2024.
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The possibility of Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson headlining WrestleMania 40 against Roman Reigns has sparked a debate among wrestling fans and experts. WWE Hall of Famer Bully Ray recently shared his thoughts on the matter, expressing his belief that Cody Rhodes deserves a rematch against The Tribal Chief.
The Rock made his highly anticipated return to WWE on SmackDown last month and expressed his desire to be a part of the WrestleMania XL card. This has led to speculation about a potential match between The Rock and Roman Reigns, two of the biggest stars in the history of professional wrestling.
Bully Ray, however, believes that Cody Rhodes has earned the right to be the headline of WrestleMania 40. He emphasizes that Cody’s opportunity is not just deserved but earned through his hard work and dedication to the industry. Despite this, Bully Ray acknowledges that The Rock is the bigger headline and would undoubtedly draw more attention to the event.
Comparing the two potential headliners, Bully Ray raises an important question about the financial impact of each option. While Cody Rhodes may be a popular choice among fans, The Rock’s involvement would likely generate significantly more revenue for WWE. WrestleMania is known for selling out regardless of the headliner, but The Rock’s star power could attract a larger audience and result in higher profits.
WrestleMania 40 is scheduled to take place at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, PA on April 6-7, 2024. As the event draws closer, fans eagerly await the announcement of the main event and the full card.
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As the wrestling community continues to speculate about the potential headliner for WrestleMania 40, it remains to be seen whether Cody Rhodes will get his rematch against Roman Reigns or if The Rock will take center stage once again. Regardless of the outcome, WrestleMania is sure to be a spectacle that captivates fans around the world.