Cody Rhodes On WHY The Rock Isn’t Needed For WrestleMania

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[@InsideTheRopes]

Cody Rhodes speaks on Sami Zayn, The Bloodline Storyline and why The Rock isn't needed for WWE Wrestlemania 39. Subscribe to the channel for more clips of our live shows and interviews, and don't forget to like and comment too!

[@thatskingbooker]

I’m just waiting for the ring announcer to say “here is your winner, and the new WWE Undisputed Universal champion, Cody Rhodes” at Wrestlemania

[@ahmedyusuf3340]

@@anthonydiaz4302 yes its time bro

[@anthonydiaz4302]

Solo and Jimmy will super kick and Samoan spike on Cody Rhodes and Roman retains and wins

[@simoncheng590]

Paul Heyman teased on Raw during his promo that Cody will lose at Mania, because Dusty Rhodes preped many others except his own son. Thus, Cody is not ready for big time yet.

[@anthonydiaz4302]

@@simoncheng590 really

[@anthonydiaz4302]

@@simoncheng590 do u believe Roman Reigns and Paul Heyman

[@TheSeledoonArmy]

Cody is a legend. Cody, Kross and Austin are my current favourites.

[@Ali-no8el]

He's right. People are undecided like hell I remember when he was away for 7yrs and when he did turn up they accused him of stealing the spotlight from young talents now he's gone for abit he's on demand again, personally I'd have him come back for few segments that's it.

[@zababooeey]

The perfect thing would be (for me at least) if next wrestlemania we get Cody vs Cena and Roman vs Rock for the main events of days 1&2. I think Roman should lose to Cody this wrestlemania and win against the rock next wrestlemania if they can get him

[@sparknazo]

I wholeheartedly agree as well the dependence on part timers is what created the current roster problem right now there is no megastars being made anymore the only ones who you can realistically say are Roman and Rollins/Becky but look at the amount of effort it took for Roman to get to this point back in day the face of the company wasn't the only person who was a megastar you could have Rock or Austin as the face and still have Triple h shawn michaels undertaker kane etc. I'm glad Rock can't make it and if Rock and Roman happens it needs to be solely a non title match like Hogan and Rock was back in the day the main importance right now is who of the current roster can take him down cause the guy who does it will instantly get put over to the highest degree which is needed especially in this roster Edit: Prime example of this was the Batista and Bryan situation in 2014 Batista 2014 in ring performance was horrible he clearly was far from ring ready fully and Bryan was white hot but wwe heavily reliance on the past almost ruin one of the most memorable wrestlemania moments and memorable matches from a current roster guy

[@afdcg]

Nobody is a megastar today that's why WWE goes for part timers. Cody Rhodes will never be a Cena or Rock. Neither was Daniel Bryan a huge draw. The business is more exposed and hardcore fans keep rioting because their favorite wrestlers don't get a push.

[@ShaunInce123]

The current roster just ain't it. If a majority of them were actually interesting & could draw on their own, they wouldn't need legends or part timers to pop a rating, or sell more tickets. What is going to be the excuse when Cody or another wrestler has a main title run & it flops?

[@mikexxxmilly]

The problem is, the roster is full of guys that can go in the ring but don't have that intangible star power. Its just a sign of the shift that has taken place over the years. All the emphasis is put on ring work and "getting your shit in" rather than getting over. in the attitude era even opening matches had big stars. Almost the entire roster was massively over. Even guys in WWE now that have the look or have decent charisma cant compare to mid carders back then. The only guy in the business right now that comes close as a character is MJF. He HAS it. Kevin Owens is a great all around talent as well as Sami but they still aren't holding the jock strap of attitude era or ruthless aggression champs. That is exactly why they feel the need to bring back legends (some long past their prime) Now, the Rock is probably one that has a prime that will last much longer than any of them lol Dude looks better than he ever has and will never be defeated on the Mic but the company focuses on the wrong things. Put more time into character work, bring back the best that ever did it to SCHOOL these guys on character development and most importantly loosen the leash a bit and allow them to get comfortable in who they are. Too many scripts, not enough latitude and ability to make mistakes. Austin wasn't born over night, he built that himself and decided to fucking be himself and it worked because it was real.

[@YurNewHero]

Literally took a full minute to ask the first question.

[@tay367]

😂😂😂😂

[@JB-zk1wn]

THE ROCK WILL COME BACK AT WRESTLEMANIA AND HELP CODY WIN AND THE ROCK VS ROMAN REIGNS WILL BE FOR SUMMERSLAM WHILE CODY V SAMI TAKE PLACE

[@daviddamato9434]

I think it should be both. Sami for the universal championship and Rhodes for the wwe world championship. Rhodes for night 2 as the true mainevent of mania which would wrap up the story line of picking up the title that has eluded his family.

[@LowHonorMorgan]

These comments 😂 39 broke records. Js. Cody is the biggest name in wrestling rn.

[@The.Man.WithAPlan]

Well this video aged well. Thank you Dwayne for being selfish.

[@Bonnysnipes]

How awesome would it be if Cody lost due to Sami or something. Romana retains the crowd is hot Then the rock comes back to save Cody from a beat down. But hey joins the rock.

[@hatethegamejackson1923]

Could sammy n cody become the new Daniel Bryan n Roman reigns ...meaning if sami doesn't get his moment on night 1 on night 2 they'll just boo reigns n cody out the venue?

[@bendover5088]

This coming from the guy who is getting outshined by Sami Zayn😂 The Rock is must see!

[@SpScarletSpider]

Nah, Cody was getting even larger pops than Sami on some episodes. The fans are invested in both. Sami so that his feud with the Bloodline can be resolved, and Cody in winning the title.

[@LowHonorMorgan]

Cody is the biggest name in wrestling rn 😂 WWE had its most successful year in 2023 because of Cody. Just delete you comment 😩🚮

[@DJReyzor357]

This instantly aged horrendously 😅😅

[@ramboluib2752]

If Vin Diesel doesn't need The Rock back in Fast X, then there's no need for the The Rock to be in WrestleMania 39.

[@osc-oldschoolclips5204]

Nigga please

[@Rugged888Rage]

Good , Where are the "this didn't age well" comments parrots

[@shaunbang]

I want Sami to be champ because he earned it but I also think wrestling wise Cody vs Sami is a much better match than Roman. If Roman is to headline then I’d much rather see someone his size like the rock

[@senor.culture_672]

2:00. Cody with all respects to one.of the goats, The Rock. Oh wow, just like McDonald's... I'm lovin' it!

[@DaBlazinKid]

Ain't nobody in their RIGHT mind wanna see Sami as the Undisputed champ. He ain't a threat to anyone on the roster, not even Johnny Knoxville

[@davidprice8371]

Oh boy...

[@BDFProtector]

The Bloodline has been a bore fest since day 1. After 1 PPV I gave up watching anything to do with The Bloodline

[@axelkristoff]

LOL

[@magilla2282]

Cody please if you have a son please oh please name him Rocky.

[@smokewavy7436]

I'm just waiting for the ring anniuncer to to say "and here is your winner, and the new WWE undisputed universal champion, Cody Rhodes " at WrestleMania

[@thevisionary2566]

Stolen comment

[@mattloveskelly1]

Triple Threat, both drape an arm over Roman. Boom titles split.

[@noahmiller4953]

Better idea. Rock come back with a beard and take Roman’s belts then challenge lesnar to a rematch and avenge his loss then challenge Goldberg and avenge that loss. Then retire and leave the belts in the ring and then wwe can go back to being sloppy and unwatchable.

[@Grim19931803]

Lay off the internet man ..

[@RoseyRK]

That would be awesome if Rock was still in his prime but as a big Rock fan I don’t want him to risk injury but he can come back

[@noahmiller4953]

@@RoseyRK I know he’s not ready to retire since he’s not in the HOF yet. It would be more entertaining than his movies to be honest if he had one last run and brought back his Versace shirt persona.

[@UFCWWE69]

Triple threat with Cody Roman and Sami would be great.

[@danielletemple4364]

He definitely was needed tho wasn't he 😂😂

[@LowHonorMorgan]

Considering WM39 broke records? No 😂

[@AnthonyAnalog]

GOATY Rhodes

[@ayadali9112]

First!

[@NoLMAOnade]

cody kardashian

[@DarylMCDeath]

What a Joke! Cody has a God Complex! He will never be anywhere near the level of Rock or a RR or Sami Zayn! He is just A: Golddusts little Brother or B: The 3rd Guy from Legacy... or C: Both... I hope they keep that Guy away from any Main Event Title...

[@austindanquer2936]

cry about it

[@brandonvierling6612]

Just don’t boo him or he will take his ball and leave

[@acehole7141]

Cody looks really old.

[@turtlehead2]

Cody is great at working people. Better than Big Dust ever was. Lead the marks into believing that he was a revolutionary Convinced them that he was doing all of what he does for them. Dressed and looked the part and said the right things Used a t shirt company to sell his former company a bill of goods. He was not a big get and bison improved when he left

[@felixslayer1583]

The rock really isn't needed. Him winning the titles is unfair for the rest of the roster.

[@youarekiddingme1346]

But he was and he IS needed if not then roman better hold them titles till wrestlemania 40 and then beat rock as well

[@LowHonorMorgan]

WM39 broke records without him. Js 😩😂

[@TheSilverEagle]

Sorry Cody but you were never needed back in the WWE and you are not needed at wrestlemania either.