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In line with studies, WWE anticipated backlash following the change of plan for WrestleMania. Ever since Cody Rhodes misplaced to Roman Reigns in the primary occasion of WrestleMania 39, many followers have been of the assumption that he would discover himself in an identical place this 12 months. Notably when The American Nightmare got here out on prime on the Royal Rumble on the twenty seventh of January, you’d have been hard-pressed to discover a WWE fan who thought that Rhodes wasn’t going to make use of his earned championship alternative to proper the unsuitable of final 12 months.
Nonetheless, in a section on final week’s SmackDown, Rhodes shocked many together with his WrestleMania announcement. Coming face-to-face with Roman Reigns, he maintained curiosity in coming after the Head of the Desk however said that it wouldn’t be at this 12 months’s WrestleMania. As an alternative, Cody appeared to arrange a match that WWE had been hoping to placed on for a few years, as he made method for The Rock to come back down and have a face-off with Roman. Johnson then appeared to whisper one thing in Rhodes’ ear earlier than the 2023 Royal Rumble winner walked to the again, usurping Cody and leaving a foul style in followers’ mouths.
Admittedly, the followers in attendance final Friday night time got here unglued for the arrival of The Nice One, however the response on-line has been far more destructive. Instantly, it grew to become clear that a big majority of WWE’s viewers had been upset with how Cody’s logical storyline was forged to the facet in favour of getting The Rock, who has not too long ago joined the corporate’s board of administrators, problem Reigns as an alternative.
As such, the displeasure being voiced on social media about Cody’s remedy has been relentless, a lot in order that the hashtag #WeWantCody was trending throughout the weekend, with involvement within the motion coming from all corners of the web and even stars of different industries. This unbelievable response wasn’t one thing that got here as a shock to WWE, although.
The corporate anticipated followers to rally in help of Cody Rhodes
They wish to create one other ‘sure motion’
To offer an replace on whether or not WWE had been prepared for the backlash that has come their method on account of the followers wanting Cody, Dave Meltzer on Wrestling Observer Radio has revealed that that is one thing that the corporate had been anticipating and inspiring, wanting to place Rhodes into an identical place to what Daniel Bryan was in in 2014.
“They had been anticipating Cody Rhodes to show into Daniel Bryan. They had been anticipating to make Cody Rhodes right into a martyr and make him an even bigger babyface out of that. Had been they anticipating the individuals to boo Dwayne? I do not know, as a result of I’ve requested that one and haven’t gotten a straight reply. The response for Cody, about Cody getting screwed and other people getting behind Cody, that was a part of the story. That was completely anticipated.”
Many have speculated about whether or not the fan outrage was really what WWE had been aiming for, and stars like Logan Paul and Ricochet overtly endorsing the motion towards The Rock’s WrestleMania involvement may very well be a part of the corporate’s inside motive. Nonetheless, although, WWE are in a tricky place following final Friday as they confirmed that Rhodes wouldn’t be vying for Reigns’ gold this April.
The Rock remains to be scheduled to wrestle Roman Reigns
Cody is reportedly going to face Seth Rollins
As alluded to, we’ve seen fan rebel work earlier than in WWE, so it stays to be seen whether or not it’ll impact the WrestleMania plans this time round. Because it stands, it’s nonetheless The Rock who will problem Reigns whereas Cody turns his consideration to World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins, however there’s nonetheless time for issues to vary but once more as we edge nearer to April.
As all the time, as extra comes out about Cody Rhodes and his WrestleMania plans, GiveMeSport will preserve you knowledgeable.
