Cody Rhodes Reveals Learning About Rock vs. Roman Changing Plans

Cody Rhodes achieved his destiny in the main event of WrestleMania 40 Night 2 when he dethroned Roman Reigns and claimed the Undisputed WWE Title from him. However, his journey back to the top of the mountain itself was a roller coaster that came into full effect at the 2024 Royal Rumble event.

Ringside News exclusively reported that WWE had discussions about a huge title dream match between the Samoan cousins, The Rock and Roman Reigns, instead of Rhodes, following his Rumble victory. This would have seen The Rock winning the title and then immediately giving the title back to Roman before heading back to Hollywood.

In a new interview on Busted Open Radio, The American Nightmare revealed finding out the plans for a Rock vs Roman showdown on the day of his second Rumble victory, labeling it as a high and low point at the same time.

 “One thing that might be revealed in the documentary and might put things in a different perspective for people is I find out about the possibility of The Rock vs. Roman Reigns the day of the Royal Rumble and I had to leave that room head up and make sure no one knew what could possibly happen and probably one of the more difficult days I’ve ever had in the wrestling business. But also, how could you complain when you’re winning the Royal Rumble. When you’re pointing at the sign [and] over 20,000 people in Tampa. It was such a high, such a low.”

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Despite hearing about those possibilities, Rhodes stated that he had a positive feeling about things going to work out eventually in the lead-up to WrestleMania 40.

“I’ll say this about the month leading up to WrestleMania 40. You try to create these ideal situations for yourself as an athlete…I just couldn’t catch a break when it came to the ideal circumstance. I was just talking to Brandi about this this morning but my bus a few days before WrestleMania becomes a giant fireball out in the parking lot. Had to bring in a new bus for me. I’m sleeping in a bunk that was for a band…I was not gonna be presented with the ideal circumstances. I had given into that and conceded that before WrestleMania because I just had this feeling, even all the way back to the Royal Rumble. I had this feeling that it was gonna work out.”

Eventually, the story played as the fans wanted it with Cody Rhodes’ triumph at The Show of Shows and his Finishing The Story. Now, as the champion, he is set to defend his title against current WWE United States Champion, Logan Paul at the upcoming WWE King and Queen of the Ring PLE in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia this week.

What are your thoughts on Cody Rhodes’ reaction to finding out the possibility of Rock vs Roman Reigns on the night of his Royal Rumble win? Sound off in the comments!