The Unseen Moment That KILLED The Rock vs. Cody Rhodes
WWE fans were left stunned when rumors began circulating that The Rock vs. Cody Rhodes would not happen at WrestleMania 41. What seemed like a dream match for many wrestling enthusiasts was abruptly shelved, leaving questions unanswered and a shift in the landscape of WWE’s biggest event. This dramatic change has deep roots, and recent reports have uncovered an unseen moment that foreshadowed the end of this once-anticipated clash.
The Rock and Cody Rhodes Filmed Secret Content in November 2024
It all began back in November 2024 when Cody Rhodes and The Rock were spotted filming content at the premiere of Moana 2. Held at the Lanikuhonua Cultural Institute in Kapolei, Hawaii, the event gathered The Rock (reprising his role as Maui), along with Cody Rhodes, his wife Brandi, and daughter Liberty. This interaction between the two WWE megastars, however, was not publicly disclosed at the time.
The footage filmed that day was meant to “squash things” between Cody Rhodes and The Rock. This content, while not seen by fans, was said to indicate a significant shift in the storyline that was building toward a highly anticipated WrestleMania 41 match. Unfortunately, as it turns out, the footage “may never see the light of day.”
From Heel Turn to Babyface Moment: The Shocking WWE Raw Premiere
In a shocking twist, The Rock and Cody Rhodes‘ relationship took a sudden turn during the January 6, 2025 premiere of WWE Raw on Netflix. The Rock opened the show with a babyface promo in which he praised Cody Rhodes for his contributions to WWE, stating that Rhodes had been the backbone of the company over the past year. The two stars shared an emotional moment as they embraced at ringside, marking a major shift from their previous storyline direction.
Later, footage emerged on social media showing The Rock and Cody Rhodes drinking tequila and hugging each other, which further solidified the change in their on-screen relationship. This was a far cry from their earlier feud, where The Rock had turned heel and brutally attacked Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania XL, leading to a vicious storyline with Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins.
The Shocking Cancellation of Rock vs. Rhodes at WrestleMania 41
This sudden shift in the storyline was further confirmed when Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer reported that the match between The Rock and Cody Rhodes was officially 100% off for WrestleMania 41. The highly anticipated clash between these two stars, which many expected to be a cornerstone of WrestleMania 41, is now not happening. This has led fans to speculate about who The Rock will face instead, with many wondering if he will square off against his cousin Roman Reigns at the April supershow instead.
Conclusion: The End of an Era for The Rock vs. Cody Rhodes
The unseen footage and subsequent babyface turn have dramatically changed the trajectory of what fans expected to see at WrestleMania 41. What was once thought to be a marquee match between The Rock and Cody Rhodes is now off the table, leaving fans wondering about the future of both superstars. As WWE gears up for the biggest event of the year, it remains to be seen who will step into the spotlight to take on The Rock and what the future holds for Cody Rhodes in his pursuit of WWE’s top titles.
With WWE’s creative direction shifting rapidly, one thing is for certain: fans will be eagerly watching to see what unfolds in the coming weeks, and if this marks the end of the Rhodes vs. Rock saga. Stay tuned as we follow every twist and turn in this evolving story!
