2 Reasons Why The Rock Should Work a Brief Rivalry With Cody Rhodes Before Roman Reigns

Wait, aren’t they both babyfaces? That is what you should be thinking after reading that title, and yes, you are not wrong. Cody Rhodes is one of the top babyfaces in the WWE, while Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson will always be the eternal babyface. So, how can the two have a feud with each other, and why? Buckle up, and lemme tell you a story.

Rhodes has entered his name in the 2024 Royal Rumble and is looking to take on Roman Reigns to finally end his story. The Rock made a surprise return to the WWE on the Day 1 Edition of RAW and hinted at dethroning Reigns as the Head of the Table.

Why Dwayne Johnson should take on Cody Rhodes

Remember Hulk Hogan vs. The Ultimate Warrior at WrestleMania VI? The two men were the biggest names in the company at the time. Both loved, both admired, both babyfaces. In a winner-takes-all match, the fans lapped it up. While Hogan was notorious for not putting people over, Warrior did win.

What about The Undertaker vs. Shawn Michaels at WrestleMania 25? Both went in as babyfaces, with the odds being on Taker’s side. This was before the streak ended, so fans did think Taker was going to win. But did this stop Michaels from pushing the Deadman to his limits? Did it stop the edge-of-the-seat thrill ride that was the entire match?

Now think about the hype a match between ‘The Great One’ and ‘The American Nightmare’ will create. Getting any WrestleMania 28 vibes where Johnson took on John Cena? That is the point here. The WWE can factor in one singles match between the two, be it on RAW or an encounter at The Royal Rumble 2024.

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But why will Johnson even face Rhodes? Well, why did AJ Styles, Randy Orton, and LA Knight have a triple-threat match? To face Reigns. Since both men want him, may the best man win. Also, after the hype the match creates, imagine Johnson putting over Rhodes. It can be Brock Lesnar at SummerSlam 2023 all over again.

How will this help Johnson or Rhodes?

A Johnson vs. Rhodes match will be a massive draw, giving significance to both men and, in turn, building up their final match with Reigns. While it is clear that Rhodes taking on Reigns is the most probable outcome, the WWE can make huge profits via Johnson vs. Rhodes.

We can see men fighting each other to get to Reigns on both RAW and SmackDown, which will add to the impact Reigns has had on all these men’s careers and lives. This is from a story’s perspective.

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