Since the February 2nd episode of Friday Night SmackDown, The Rock has made a highly anticipated return to WWE programming, hinting at his regular involvement leading up to WrestleMania 40. His ongoing feud with Cody Rhodes is set to reach its climax at WrestleMania 40, where he will join forces with Roman Reigns in what promises to be a blockbuster showdown.
Fans are undoubtedly excited about a potential showdown between The Rock and Roman Reigns, but there were concerns about Cody Rhodes’ storyline potentially getting overshadowed. Initially, these concerns loomed large, but a more balanced approach has been adopted. This shift in focus has altered the trajectory of WrestleMania 40’s storyline, resulting in a more enjoyable experience for fans following the initial backlash.
With all that said, it appears Cody Rhodes’ next career step if he loses to Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 40 might have more or less predicted the outcome.
Cody Rhodes’ Next Career Move Has Likely Spoiled His WrestleMania 40 Match
As WrestleMania 40 approaches, The American Nightmare Cody Rhodes stands on the brink of potentially achieving his long-awaited destiny, despite enduring brutal assaults in recent weeks. With anticipation mounting for the biggest night of his career, Rhodes made a significant statement regarding his future should he fail in his quest to overcome the odds.
During a recent appearance on First Take, Cody Rhodes revealed that if he fails to finish his story at WrestleMania 40, he would likely consider retiring from in-ring competition. He expressed that such an outcome would signify letting down millions of fans who have supported him throughout the year.
Furthermore, The American Nightmare mentioned that in such circumstances, he would contemplate transitioning into a career in commentary within WWE. He stated,
“If I don’t finish the story, then I might as well move over to commentary at that point — if I lost again… feel like you lose their faith.”
However, due to what Cody Rhodes has said, it is more or less confirmed that he will be defeating Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 40 as it is basically impossible that he will retire from in-ring competition.
Further Signs That Cody Rhodes Will Finish The Story at WrestleMania 40
Countless fans around the world are rooting for Cody Rhodes to emerge victorious over Roman Reigns for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship at WrestleMania 40 Night Two, as this storyline has captivated audiences for well over a year.
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However, Reigns’ priorities outside the ring diverge from those of most wrestlers his age. Reigns revealed that he continues to undergo medication for leukemia, a condition he was diagnosed with in 2007 and experienced a recurrence in 2018. According to Bleacher Report, Roman Reigns stated in a new documentary,
“For leukemia, if you catch it in an early stage like I did, you’re able to take a medication, a very crucial medication, that I am still on to this day.”
It is more plausible that Reigns will take an extended hiatus following WrestleMania if Rhodes concludes his storyline, possibly using the time to further develop his heel character, similar to what The Rock is currently doing.
It would seem unusual for three consecutive WrestleMania events to focus on the same storyline of Roman Reigns emerging victorious. Additionally, the timing of an interview just days before WrestleMania does raise some suspicions, indicating that The Tribal Chief may indeed be putting over The American Nightmare.
