Cody Rhodes ‘Walks Back’ Comments On The Rock, ‘I Would Love Him At WrestleMania In Any Setting’

Cody Rhodes is walking back his comments on The Rock. 

In a recent interview with Alex McCarthy of Daily Mail, Cody Rhodes said, “With all the respect in the world to one of the GOATs The Rock, it looks like the options we have here within the roster are even better because of the stories that are happening” in regards to The Rock challenging Roman Reigns for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship at WrestleMania. 

Speaking to Sports Illustrated, Cody added some clarification to his comments. 

“I said the other day, and I said it in a pretty nice way, ‘all respect to the Rock, I like what we have.’ I’m going to walk that one back. WrestleMania is amazing. If Rock decides to come to WrestleMania, please. Simply because, we’re able to have WrestleMania becase of someone like The Rock, and Rock was able to have WrestleMania because of somebody like (Hulk) Hogan, and because of the Dustys [Dusty Rhodes], the Flairs [Ric Flair], the Pipers [Roddy Piper]. Our industry doesn’t just exist, the content is so important in keeping it healthy and keeping it going and respecting these long-time fans. I hope I didn’t talk out of turn because I absolutely adore The Rock and would love it if he was present in any setting. His family is massively important to what we do and if Rock decides to show up to WrestleMania, Hollywood would love that. I will say, if Rock doesn’t come to WrestleMania, we have an unbelievable card, if not the best ever, at the biggest ever in terms of the financials, the gates, two days in Hollywood. It’s a win-win,” he said.

Cody is set to challenge for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship at WrestleMania 39. Reigns is the current champion, but he is set to defend the title against Sami Zayn at WWE Elimination Chamber. 

Fans can check out the current lineup for WWE Elimination Chamber by clicking here. 

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