Since the February 2nd edition of Friday Night SmackDown, The Rock has made his return to WWE programming, signaling his regular appearances leading up to WrestleMania 40. His involvement in a feud against Cody Rhodes indicates that The Great One will be a prominent figure in the WWE fold in the coming weeks.
Fans are eagerly anticipating a potential showdown between The Rock and Roman Reigns, yet there’s a collective desire to ensure that Cody Rhodes’ storyline isn’t overshadowed. Initially, there were concerns about this, but a more balanced approach has been adopted. Consequently, fans can now look forward to Cody Rhodes facing off against Roman Reigns in the main event of WrestleMania 40, allowing both storylines to shine.
A lot has happened since that incident, as The Rock is now the biggest heel in WWE while Rhodes is finally firing back at The Great One. In fact, Rhodes ended up repeating the same mistake The Rock did that ended up making a lot of WWE talent upset.
Cody Rhodes Ended Up Making The Same Mistake As The Rock Which Upset WWE Wrestlers
Cody Rhodes emerged as a prominent figure in WWE, showcasing his babyface persona, particularly evident in his recent fiery confrontation related to The Rock on RAW this week. In a departure from WWE’s usual policy, Rhodes shocked fans by using a ton of cuss words in his promo.
During the latest episode of Monday Night RAW, The American Nightmare took the opportunity to respond to The Rock’s recent verbal attack, particularly focusing on The Rock’s remarks about his family during The Rock’s highly anticipated ‘Rock Concert’ segment on SmackDown last week.
During his tirade against The Rock, Cody Rhodes referred to him as a “carny succubus.” He elaborated, stating,
“Rock, you may be many things, but you’re also a terrible salesman, a carny succubus. And for those unfamiliar with the term – you’re a whiny b**h.”
Rhodes didn’t hold back, labeling the veteran “an a**hole” and using more explicit language, a departure from the usual WWE script. According to Wrestle Ops, The Rock’s use of profanity in a series of social media promos has sparked discontent among some stars within WWE and has prompted questions among talent regarding potential double standards.
”The Rock’s profanity in a series of social media promos has rubbed some people the wrong way in WWE & has raised questions among talent about double standards. Talent need to adhere to PG guidelines on TV & on social media but not for The Rock.”
Therefore, Cody Rhodes getting the pass to use swear words just like The Rock is likely not viewed in a good light, as he made the same mistake as The Great One did.
Why Cody Rhodes Was Allowed to Swear on WWE RAW
According to Dave Meltzer on Wrestling Observer Radio, there was a memo distributed to everyone regarding the swearing rule. However, Cody Rhodes seemed to have been granted special permission due to the significance of his rivalry with The Rock.
Multiple sources confirmed Meltzer’s insights, suggesting that Rhodes was allowed to maintain his heroic image, a privilege not extended to other WWE Superstars. The concern was ensuring that Rhodes didn’t appear weaker compared to The Rock, especially considering The Rock’s strong performance in Memphis as part of his concert.
“The concern was there. There was a memo. Everyone got it. But they gave Cody… they knew that he had to come back (against Rock). But there was absolutely a memo. I got that from several different guys, and there’s been other reporters who have too, so that’s not nothing. And no-one else is allowed to do that, but he (Cody) was given the opportunity to do it because basically they wanted him to stay babyface essentially. And if he came off badly on this promo and Rock came off so great in Memphis, it’s like, that’s not what they want.”
We will have to wait and see whether Cody Rhodes and The Rock will engage in a promo battle full of expletives, as we approach WrestleMania 40.
