The panorama in WWE has taken an unexpected turn with the sudden inclusion of The Rock in the history of Cody Rhodes. Two weeks ago on SmackDown, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson surprised with a promo in which he alternated between attitudes of hero and villain and made a tempting offer.
In the midst of his speech, he assured Rhodes that he would help him become an even bigger star. As? Well, with more followers on Instagram and other “small” advantages of stardom.
To reinforce his point, in the last episode of Smackdown, Rock gave Rhodes a truck and a weight belt at WWE elimination Chamber hours. Yes, typical things of the wrestling world.
The direction of this story remains uncertain. It gives the impression that The Rock has been inserted by force in a story that WWE was already developing without him. All this could end up influencing a possible confrontation between Rhodes and John Cena in Wrestlemania, with The Rock maybe acting as a special referee. However, for now, it does not seem that “La Roca” intends to get on the ring in the largest event of the year.
What will Cody Rhodes decide in Elimination Chamber?
Cody Rhodes is at an interesting crossroads in ETS Ahistory. The logical option is that the offer of The Rock rejects, which would unleash the conflict between them. But beyond history within the ring, there are larger implications that could define their decision.
If Rhodes accepts the rock proposal on Saturday in WWE Elimination Chamber, his character would lose part of the essence that has made him one of the most solid babyfaces of the company. Accepting The Rock's help would make him see how someone who needs external support to reach the top, which would be contradictory to his legacy.
On the other hand, rejecting Rock could be the trigger for an eventual change in the attitude of the “Brahma Bull.” Until now, his character has been at an intermediate point between hero and villain, but a public rejection of Rhodes could tip the balance and make Rock adopt a more antagonist role.
An interesting possibility is that Rock not only bothers Rhodes, but decides to intervene in his way to the championship, even causing to be defeated in Wrestlemania. This could open the door to a future rivalry between them, something that WWE has clearly considered at some point.
The problem is that, without a clear plan, WWE runs the risk that this story ends up feeling forced and without a satisfactory resolution. But if they handle the story well, this decision of Rhodes could become the key moment that defines the company's panorama in the coming months.
