Nicely, that certain was one thing, wasn’t it? In case you tuned into tonight’s WWE SmackDown, you most likely have been ready like everybody else to see how Cody Rhodes would reply to The Rock’s odd proposition from last week, which had Rock asking Rhodes not for his Title, however for his soul. In some way tonight’s closing phase to SmackDown received much more insane because of The Rock, who delivered a promo from the airport as Rhodes was being bribed with the present of a customized truck. Then Rock revealed the 2 weirdest components, which have been that he was carrying a Cody’s Soul weight belt all week, in addition to the truth that he was evidently speaking to Dusty Rhodes about his son making the precise choice at Elimination Chamber. Simply insane actually, so let’s get into it.
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Rhodes didn’t truly get an opportunity to answer The Rock earlier than Michael Cole revealed Rock had despatched a present. That’s when a customized Raptor truck was pushed into the sector that featured Cody Rhodes graphics and logos throughout it. Then an SUV was seen on the video display screen at an airport subsequent to a prepped aircraft, and it was certainly The Rock.
The Rock received out and talked in regards to the present for Rhodes earlier than once more mentioning how they’ve change into associates and the way they even FaceTimed this week. He additionally mentioned he’s been speaking to Rhodes about doing the precise factor, after which like final time Rock additionally introduced up Rhodes’ household. Rhodes clearly seemed uncomfortable, however issues solely received weirder.
Rock then revealed that he had been carrying a weight belt all week, and that is essential as a result of Rhodes all the time has customized weight belts. The Rock went one step additional although and had Cody’s Soul written on the load belt, revealing he had been carrying it with him all week. Then he revealed one final element, pointing to the date on the backside of the belt that was the day Cody’s father handed away.
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Not solely did Rock have the date on the belt, however he began then speaking about how he was conversing with Dusty about his son and the way he was going to do the precise factor and be Rock’s champion. The group might be heard booing at this level, and Rock simply stored leaning into it. Rock then mentioned he may give Rhodes something he wished, even goals he hadn’t considered but, and after a couple of extra references to Dusty, he put the belt over his shoulder and walked to the aircraft with it.
Rock will head to Toronto to get his reply from Rhodes at Elimination Chamber, and at this level, I actually don’t know the place that is headed. Rhodes is more likely to reject his provide, however Rock mentioned in a earlier press convention that storylines don’t need to lead to a match, which may find yourself taking that off the desk. If that’s not within the playing cards, then what’s the level of all this storyline-wise, as Rhodes will want a match for WrestleMania.
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