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"The Final Boss" called out WWE Champion Cody Rhodes, and over the course of a 25-minute segment, repeatedly told him he wanted Rhodes to be "his" champion. The encounter was ambiguous and uneasy, catching the attention of many.

JBL says The Rock's segment with Cody Rhodes was incredibly well done. On the February 21st episode of WWE SmackDown, The Rock called out Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes and told him that he wanted him to be his champion. He also told Rhodes that he wanted his soul.

Long before the legendary Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson announced his WWE return for the February 21, 2025, edition of Friday Night SmackDown, Cody Rhodes may have spoiled the surprise. Fans just did not realize it.

Well, the card is always subject to change. WWE Champion Cody Rhodes was set to compete in the main event of SmackDown Friday night in New Orleans, but he has

Once Rhodes hit the ring, Rock embarked on a lengthy rambling promo about taking Cody to the next level. He said he wants Rhodes to be "his" WWE Champion, but stopped short of calling him 'the people's champ' when referring to how much love fans have for the current incumbent.

The Rock revealed on Smackdown that his ongoing storyline with WWE Champion Cody Rhodes doesn't have to culminate in a match. He emphasized the unique

During the SmackDown telecast last Friday night, the Rock surprised WWE Undisputed World Championship holder Cody Rhodes with the offer of a strategic alliance which can revolutionize the entire WWE professional wrestling business.

Cody Rhodes has made a striking comeback stint to WWE after his time in AWE. The wrestler has looked so mature in almost every aspect in comparison to his first WWE stint. The American Dream connected with the loyal WWE fans well and also had a remarkable Wrestlemania run,