Emotional Promo Sparks Controversy
Summary
– During a heated WWE feud, The Rock criticized Cody Rhodes for crying during an emotional promo on Raw ahead of their WrestleMania encounters.
– Rhodes, set to face Roman Reigns and team up with Seth Rollins, got emotional discussing his family and late father, Dusty Rhodes.
– The Rock’s remarks targeted Cody and involved Cody’s mother, escalating the tension as WrestleMania looms.
The rivalry between The Rock and Cody Rhodes reached new heights this week on WWE Raw, with The Rock calling out Rhodes for shedding tears during a heartfelt promo. As Rhodes prepares for a significant WrestleMania weekend—teaming with Seth Rollins against The Rock and Roman Reigns, then challenging Reigns for the Universal Title—his emotional dedication to his late father, Dusty Rhodes, and his mother, Michelle Rubio, became a focal point of The Rock’s critique.
In a sit-down interview with Michael Cole, Rhodes’s visible emotions led to The Rock’s harsh response on social media, where he questioned Rhodes’s maturity for crying on live TV and made bold statements regarding Cody’s intent to honor his mother with a title win. The Rock’s comments fueled their ongoing feud and brought the family into the storyline, intensifying the drama and anticipation for their WrestleMania showdown.
This development marks a crucial turn in the narrative, elevating the personal stakes of their conflict. Fans and observers are now keenly watching how this blend of personal and professional rivalry will unfold on the grand stage of WrestleMania, especially with The Rock positioning himself as the “final boss” in Cody’s story.
A message from the hottest heel pro wrestling has seen since the 80’s.
Mama Rhodes, you’re now in the Rock’s crosshairs.
Your son’s blood will be on the Rock’s belt, that I will personally deliver to you at WrestleMania.
I’m gonna put a whuppin’ on that boy, in front of his… pic.twitter.com/DdgaxYrLXa
— Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) March 15, 2024
