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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.

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.

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.

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

After an expansive promo with Cody Rhodes on SmackDown, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson insanely broke down the situation after the show.

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.

After giving Cody Rhodes his flowers during the Raw on Netflix premiere back on January 6, many people thought The Rock had buried the hatchet with the WWE Cham

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

The Rock tells Cody Rhodes what he wants. “Through the death of a very old Pontiff… a Roman of good age will be elected." James Carville predicted that President Donald Trump’s White House team will “collapse” in less than a month.

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.