At WrestleMania 40, Cody Rhodes achieved his wrestling dream by defeating Roman Reigns. But just a few months earlier, things looked different. Fans were upset when Cody Rhodes stepped aside for The Rock in the main event.
From Deflated to Champion
Originally, Rhodes was supposed to be thrilled about giving up his spot. Despite not following the script, Rhodes’ genuine disappointment resonated with fans. The story behind Cody Rhodes’ WrestleMania win is even more interesting. Here’s what happened:
After winning the Royal Rumble, everyone thought Rhodes would face Roman Reigns again. But in a shocking move, Rhodes gave up his spot to The Rock. This decision caused a lot of anger from fans who felt Rhodes deserved the main event.
Brian Gewirtz, who works with Rhodes, recently explained the situation. The script called for Rhodes to be excited about giving up his spot, like a pep talk. But in the moment, Rhodes couldn’t fake his emotions. He looked genuinely disappointed, which is exactly how many fans felt.
While the script didn’t go according to plan, it might have actually helped Rhodes. Fans appreciated his honesty and in the end, he did get his WrestleMania victory.
