On a recent edition of his “83 Weeks” podcast, WWE Hall of Famer Eric Bischoff stated that Cody Rhodes should be the one to dethrone Roman Reigns at WrestleMania XL.
Bischoff also discussed how WWE should book CM Punk and The Rock on the Road To WrestleMania XL and more.
You can check out some highlights from the podcast below:
On Cody Rhodes needing to beat Roman Reigns for the Undisputed WWE Universal Title: “[I] absolutely agree. And again, talked about this a little bit of Strictly Business. Talked about it a lot on Strictly Business. It seems to me that the best use of that asset, being Rock because he’s a massive asset, would be better for us to continue to expand, or leverage him to expand in the future the international business model, do it in Perth. Whatever the — I’m not following the creative closely enough. But have Roman face Rock in Perth, have him beat him there and then go to WrestleMania. Or him beat him the night before like you said; yes that will be great, but I think it would be — I don’t want to say smarter because that would imply that I’m outsmarting Nick Khan, and I’m not that stupid. But it seems to be, based on the information that I have, an impression I have, that using Rock in Perth if indeed the international expansion is focused, it would make more sense, and it would keep everything intact.”
On CM Punk winning the Royal Rumble to challenge Seth Rollins for the World Title at WrestleMania: “I’m going with you [Punk vs. Rollins prediction]. You’ve thought through this way more than I have, you know. And first, let me say that all of — you know, whatever the scenarios are. Because you just laid out some really exciting scenarios. The last 15 minutes of this has been really kind of, ‘What if we do this? Or what if they do that? Well, I could go this way.’ I mean, that’s fun, right? Here’s what excites me about that conversation: options, anticipation. This is the part of the SARSA formula: story, anticipation, reality, surprise and action. The anticipation, which I think is one of the five — of the five, anticipation; I think they’re all equally important, but I can’t imagine anything being successful that doesn’t have a lot of anticipation.
“And that’s what you have right now. Given all of the quality options that are sitting before us. And sitting before Bruce [Prichard] and Paul Levesque, all of the writers that are working with them. All of those options, any one of them creates anticipation. And that’s a beautiful thing. As far as the details of it, what I prefer and what I don’t prefer? This is a part where I try to help people understand: I’m not excited about the wrestling business necessarily by what happens in the ring unless it relates to the business of the business. I’m more interested in the direction of the business. Patterns I see business-wise, patterns I see creatively of course, because that leads to business. But I don’t get caught up in the fantasy booking thing. I just don’t in the case of WWE, Cody, Roman and Rock. I honestly know that there are so many great ways to go and options that I truly am in — I’m just gonna sit back and enjoy it.”
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In a recent episode of his podcast “83 Weeks,” WWE Hall of Famer Eric Bischoff shared his thoughts on the future of WWE and how certain superstars should be booked leading up to WrestleMania XL. One of the main points he made was that Cody Rhodes should be the one to dethrone Roman Reigns for the Undisputed WWE Universal Title.
Bischoff believes that Cody Rhodes, who is currently one of the top stars in All Elite Wrestling (AEW), has the potential to be a major draw and could bring a fresh and exciting dynamic to WWE. He suggests that Rhodes should defeat Reigns at WrestleMania XL, which would not only elevate Rhodes but also create a memorable moment for fans.
The discussion also touched on how WWE should book other big names like CM Punk and The Rock for the Road to WrestleMania XL. Bischoff agreed with the idea of CM Punk winning the Royal Rumble and challenging Seth Rollins for the World Title at WrestleMania. He emphasized the importance of creating anticipation and having multiple exciting options for fans to look forward to.
Bischoff’s perspective on the wrestling business goes beyond what happens in the ring. He is more interested in the direction of the business and the patterns he sees creatively, as they ultimately impact the success of the industry. He acknowledges that there are numerous great ways to book matches and storylines involving superstars like Cody Rhodes, Roman Reigns, and The Rock, and he is excited to see how it all unfolds.
While Bischoff’s opinions are subjective, they provide insight into the mindset of a wrestling industry veteran. His thoughts on Cody Rhodes potentially dethroning Roman Reigns and CM Punk’s involvement in WrestleMania XL add an extra layer of speculation and excitement for fans.
As always, fans can stay updated with all their wrestling news on eWrestlingNews.com or follow the website’s Twitter and Facebook pages for the latest updates. WrestleMania XL is sure to be an event that fans won’t want to miss, and the speculation surrounding the matches and storylines only adds to the anticipation.