Cody Rhodes Sees Similarities Between The Rock’s ‘Final Boss’ Persona and ‘Hollywood’ Hogan’s Character

The recent transformation of The Rock into a heel persona has injected WWE programming with a revitalizing and exhilarating energy. The Great One dubs himself as the ”Final Boss’‘ and no one can argue with that. In fact, Cody Rhodes feels The Rock’s current gimmick is similar to Hollywood Hulk Hogan.

In the lead-up to WrestleMania 40, The Rock has adopted a new persona, dubbing himself “The Final Boss.” This transformation occurred in response to fans initiating the “We Want Cody” movement, following Cody’s apparent decision to step aside and allow The Rock to challenge Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 40.

While speaking on First Take, Cody Rhodes discussed The Rock’s return, noting that it unfolded differently than expected. He emphasized The Rock’s status as a Mount Rushmore pro wrestler and sports entertainer, indicating that he’s a universally acknowledged figure in the industry. However, Cody expressed gratitude that fans didn’t want The Rock to simply step into the main event with Roman Reigns. Instead, they wanted Cody to conclude his story at WrestleMania 40.

This led to the emergence of The Final Boss persona for The Rock. Cody drew a comparison to Hollywood Hulk Hogan, suggesting a new layer to The Rock’s character. While Cody acknowledged that he may not have entirely positive feelings about The Rock, he highlighted The Rock’s ability to turn the situation into something unique and special, showcasing his enduring impact and staying power in the industry.

“I think it’s different than everyone anticipated. The Rock is a Mount Rushmore pro wrestler-sports entertainer. If you ask anybody ‘Who is your Mount Rushmore?’ The Rock is on it. However, he came back, ‘I’ll just step into the main event with Roman Reigns, me and my cousin, do this family thing.’ I was so blessed that the fans did not want that.“

“They wanted me to finish the story at WrestleMania 40. Because of that, the byproduct is the Final Boss Rock. The Final Boss, the only comparison I can make, in terms of watching him from the outside looking in, feels very Hollywood Hulk Hogan. It’s a whole other layer. I don’t want to say all positive things about The Rock, but I can tell you, that’s the staying power. You turn this and make it into something incredibly unique and very special.”

Cody Rhodes will join forces with Seth Rollins to take on The Rock & Roman Reigns on night one of WrestleMania 40. Nevertheless, we’ll have to see if they will prevail over The Bloodline in the end.

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