WWE RAW premiered on the streaming giant Netflix, where fans got to see a completely different side of The Rock. The Great One opened the show, officially kicking off the Netflix era of WWE at the Inuit Dome in Los Angeles, California.
The last time the fans witnessed The Rock, he was locked in an intense rivalry with Cody Rhodes after WrestleMania 40. Later, WWE teased a future showdown between the two, fueling speculation that their long-awaited match could happen this year at WrestleMania 41.
The Rock, who launched the Netflix era, addressed the record-breaking crowd, thanking them for making history and acknowledging the Netflix executives present at the event. Following his address, The Final Boss shifted his focus to Cody Rhodes.
He stated, “Somebody else here I want to acknowledge before we get this show on the road. There’s a man who The Rock has spilled blood with, spilled his blood all across this country. Willing to do it again, we’re ready to do it again.”
In a surprising turn, The Rock praised Cody Rhodes, acknowledging his efforts in carrying WWE on his shoulders. Rhodes, sitting in the crowd, seemed pleased by the unexpected recognition. After the segment, both stars also shared a drink of Teremana tequila backstage.
This unexpected moment caught many off guard, as many had anticipated the show would spark tensions between the two and set the stage for their WrestleMania 41 clash in Las Vegas.
This exchange between the two stars drew fan criticism. Fans questioned whether The Rock had moved past his intense history with Rhodes. Following the backlash, The Rock addressed the controversy during the latest episode of WWE NXT.
What did The Rock say about being nice to Cody Rhodes?
The latest edition of WWE NXT featured The Rock making his first appearance on the show. Emotional, The Great One thanked the fans for their incredible reception. While talking to the NXT crowd, he addressed the situation with Cody Rhodes, explaining why he was nice to him on WWE RAW.
He assured the fans that he was thinking 20 steps ahead, telling the doubting fans who were upset by his actions to stop complaining and enjoy the ride he was about to take them on. While some fans speculated that The Rock being nice to Cody Rhodes was part of a bigger plan. The Rock’s response to the criticism has fueled the speculation that he has a plan in store for Cody Rhodes.
