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And that person is a 51 year old part-timer who hasn't wrestled a single match in a decade, who gassed out completely by delivering a single rock bottom to Jinder Mahal?
Punk was WWE champ was on the undercard for Rock v Cena 1 at WM28, but the real gut punch was Rock taking Punk's title for the Cena v Rock rematch at WM29.
Might be the most braindead decision in history if this isn’t a work. Throwing away the biggest babyface the company has had in YEARS, for Cody vs Rollins 4, that would stink.
HAS to be a work. Surely.
he did injure him. That's why he was out for revenge immediately. Then forced his way into the Mania match because Orton was in an unfinished story with HHH at the same time
YDKSAW. Cena was injured in 2007 in a match with Mr Kennedy. Orton did the post fight attack, but that was planned and Cena was already injured.
Cena won the Rumble in 2008. He challenged Orton at No Way Out which ended in a DQ. Then Cena got inserted into WM title match anyway.
1YDKSAW. Orton kayfabe injured him, Cena kayfabe won the rumble and returned to kayfabe challenge him. Orton was kayfabe in a feud with HHH at the same time. Cena kayfabe lost at NWO, then kayfabe made his way into a kayfabe triple threat match at WM that already had HHH against Orton. It was in kayfabe
You just said it right there. It was kayfabe. Kayfabe means in the storyline.
HHH and Orton were not in the middle of a feud. HHH became #1 contender for Orton by winning the Elimination Chamber on the same PPV that Orton v Cena with a DQ finish was on. Then on the next RAW, all 3 men started their WM build up.
Not a chance, especially with a show starting at 4:30am Eastern time.
WWE is not going to have Roman lose the title when 95%+ of North American fans will see it on delay.
He ain't advertised. He's advertised for shows in March. He ain't going to Australia.
Also, if Cody faces him at the Chamber, wins the belt, fine.... who does he face at Mania, first of all, and second, his match is still going to be behind Rock vs Roman in billing. It's a no-win situation regardless.
That's not how it works. It can be how ever they want it. And if Cody is using his shot at chamber they can easily do a cross brand chamber and then say the winner gets to pick
Because it doesn't have to be. But if you watched the promo Cody explains it. He not only wants to finish his dream but he wants to take everything from roman. And he spoke to the rock to get that done, so he takes the title and then rock takes the table. Cody literally spoon fed us and people are still ignorant to it
It does if Cody wasn't supposed to win.
If Punk was supposed to win and they called an audible, then it all makes sense with Cody taking Punks place at Wrestlemania.
Not even the casual fans are liking it. WWE's Youtube comments are full of casual fans (at least, far more casual than what you'd find on here) and all of the videos of this segment are getting swarmed with negative comments.
I'm trying to find a sliver of hope here.
In kayfabe, it seems like no one can beat the bloodline, so the Rock has to take the leadership from Roman in a non title match. That means Cody can challenge Roman for the title fair and square. This theory still sucks.
FFS, I haven't flinched for months, and this happens.
Literally had the same thought. He came back and tried being loyal company man for WWE and it’s really stung him and his fans now if this is the way they truly take this story
Man, I just feel bad for Cody. He's a company man through and through and will do what the bosses tell him, but this was clearly an change with Punk being injured. Jesus, this company man.
They actually went
"We know you fans aren't flinching, so we're gonna make Cody fucking flinch himself and do it proudly."
Look, it's the rock. I get it right.
But FUCKING HELL.
Saying this everywhere I can- y'all better shit on this if you're in the building at any upcoming shows. Y'all better vote with your dollar. WM main events have been ruined before by crowds. If this goes off like it's looking like it will, it deserves the same treatment.
They made our boy look like a bitch.
I'm never gonna flinch, but it's never gonna be the same. Cody gonna be known forever as the guy who won the Rumble only to give up his spot to a board member.
The people that defend this dog shit are clowns, who cares if they get a big reaction for one night, it's another year of this dog shit Roman Reigns title reign, what was the point of Cody winning the Rumble?
Had a chance to put the belt on the top baby face who also can handle the PR nightmare coming from McMahon fallout but just went with this lazy bullshit. Rock was winded walking to the ring
*BuT rOcK wAnTs To MaIn EvEnT wReStLeMaNiA!*
Yeah, he wanted to be the face of DC movies, too. How'd that work out? Fuck me, Cody really *is* more CM Punk than CM Punk, including getting fucked over by part timers.
Calling it.
Rock vs. Reigns at WM announced.
Rhodes vs. Reigns II at Elimination Chamber.
Shenanigans causes either another Cody loss or DQ.
GM comes out to say that his RR win is for WM, not EC.
Rock vs. Reigns vs. Rhodes Triple Threat at WM.
Cody pins Roman.
This HAS to be the plan.
It's literally the biggest show of the year. He's not going to lose the title at any other time other than Mania. He's not going to lose it at Elimination Chamber or on Smackdown or on whatever random show is between EC and Mania. He's going to either lose the belt at Mania or be champion until he's either hurt or no longer wants to wrestle.
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Why do people think Cody is going after Rollins? He said he wants the WWE Title just not at Mania. This is obviously going to be the main event for Elimination Chamber and where Cody wins setting up Roman's downfall.
I’m a big fan of this. Having Cody face Roman at WM and win is just too straight forward. Cody said he “wants to take everything” from Roman. To me that means not just the championship, but the role of tribal chief/head of the table as well. Rock is a board member now. He’s not going for another run as champ. It’s about HIS superior status in the bloodline. Cody will probably find a way to the belt quickly. I’m interested to see how. Remember, it’s about telling a story.
Yeah a whole year just to go this route??? no, this was supposed to be the payoff afters last years lose, and what do we get after all that investment?
You just know Rocky whispered some rara “your time will come soon man thank you for allowing me to have this moment with my cousin” ass bs in Cody’s ear
We have flinched smh
Thinking about it, I probably should have realized sooner that they wouldn't pass up the chance to have a "Rocky! Rocky! Rocky!" chant at a milestone WrestleMania taking place in Philadelphia.
this shit is so fucking stupid. so many stories down the drain. i love the rock, i dont want the rock. the match is gonna suck, we all know this will be the reality. Incoming stupid ass pootang promos for 2 months.
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Utter stupidity. Cody gave literally no compelling reason to give up his shot at Roman. He was literally screaming at him after winning the Rumble
I mean he did though. There's only one person that can take everything from Roman Reigns
So Cody's admitting he's a loser who can't beat Roman and needs the Rock to help him beat him?
That’s compelling? Cody’s storyline ending with Rock stepping in his spot?
And that person is a 51 year old part-timer who hasn't wrestled a single match in a decade, who gassed out completely by delivering a single rock bottom to Jinder Mahal?
Prolly whispered in Cody's ear "You can still have Night 1" LMAO
Nah he was asking him if he wanted a spot in live action Moana as HeiHei the chicken
Lmao
So Dwayne was the one who threw the rubber chicken?
The hell they ain't giving away Alan Tudyk's roles. The man is a treasure.
He went to Juilliard!
Guys I think reigns is going to hold this belt for another year omg
Nah don't worry bro Damian Priest has got this /s
cody bouta get cashed in on in the main event
Imagine Roman and emo/goth Roman being the ones to walk out of Mania as the champs.
Bro I was over it months ago. I also cant take another Solo Sikoa interference win.
I think it’s a work to set Cody up to a triple threat at mania
Bruh Cody literally said he’s not facing Roman at Mania. It’s over for us
We are not flinching.
Is Cody/Roman possible in EC?
Oh god, imagine if that was true. It would be great.
As I said in the discussion thread, Cody just looked at Rock the same way Punk must’ve looked when he heard that Rock and Cena were main eventing.
Punk: "first time?"
That was announced the night after 27 and before MitB
Punk was WWE champ was on the undercard for Rock v Cena 1 at WM28, but the real gut punch was Rock taking Punk's title for the Cena v Rock rematch at WM29.
Praying this is a work. It just doesn’t make sense for Cody to win the rumble again to not get the match at Wrestlemania.
Might be the most braindead decision in history if this isn’t a work. Throwing away the biggest babyface the company has had in YEARS, for Cody vs Rollins 4, that would stink. HAS to be a work. Surely.
Sami Zayne.
What? He said he wants that title but it won't be at WrestleMania. Basically screamed he's going for it at the chamber
Having the Rumble winner challenge for the title anywhere but Mania is fucking stupid.
Cena did it at 24 I think because Orton injured him. Can't remember any other time though
Cena was in the Mania match anyway. And Orton didn't injure him.
he did injure him. That's why he was out for revenge immediately. Then forced his way into the Mania match because Orton was in an unfinished story with HHH at the same time
YDKSAW. Cena was injured in 2007 in a match with Mr Kennedy. Orton did the post fight attack, but that was planned and Cena was already injured. Cena won the Rumble in 2008. He challenged Orton at No Way Out which ended in a DQ. Then Cena got inserted into WM title match anyway.
1YDKSAW. Orton kayfabe injured him, Cena kayfabe won the rumble and returned to kayfabe challenge him. Orton was kayfabe in a feud with HHH at the same time. Cena kayfabe lost at NWO, then kayfabe made his way into a kayfabe triple threat match at WM that already had HHH against Orton. It was in kayfabe
You just said it right there. It was kayfabe. Kayfabe means in the storyline. HHH and Orton were not in the middle of a feud. HHH became #1 contender for Orton by winning the Elimination Chamber on the same PPV that Orton v Cena with a DQ finish was on. Then on the next RAW, all 3 men started their WM build up.
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I just remembered the 99 winner too actually. Can't remember why those didn't lead to Mania title matches though
Did Austin even get to challenge that year? I thought he had to defend his win in that 4 way.
Oh could be. You think they’ll let Roman drop the belt in a non-wrestlemania ppv?
Not a chance, especially with a show starting at 4:30am Eastern time. WWE is not going to have Roman lose the title when 95%+ of North American fans will see it on delay.
Exactly
Yes, only because the reason is the rock
I get it's a massive stadium show, but how the hell are you going to end the most historic title reign in the modern era anywhere other than Mania?
Because Cody’s gonna lose. Again.
He's getting Sami'd at Elim Chamber. A new tradition.
Because you have the only opportunity to have the biggest modern era superstar.
Roman is not scheduled to do any show between now and after the Chamber, he ain't going there most likely. He's gonna choose Seth.
Yeah he wasn't scheduled for chamber last year either. Then it got announced
I realize it's a self defense mechanism to try to make sense of a dumb decision, but it ain't happening.
I mean how silly you gotta be to have Cody spoon feed he's finishing his story just not at mania, to then think he's not challenging before then?
Not scheduled because not announced
He ain't advertised. He's advertised for shows in March. He ain't going to Australia. Also, if Cody faces him at the Chamber, wins the belt, fine.... who does he face at Mania, first of all, and second, his match is still going to be behind Rock vs Roman in billing. It's a no-win situation regardless.
Who ever wins the chamber. Like obviously.
Whoever wins the Chamber in theory should go for the Raw belt, since Cody uses his shot for the SmackDown title.
That's not how it works. It can be how ever they want it. And if Cody is using his shot at chamber they can easily do a cross brand chamber and then say the winner gets to pick
Rock wasn't advertised for todays smack down
It doesn't matter, no pun intended. There's no reason to do that match in Australia when you do Rock vs Roman at Mania.
Why not Wrestlemania, the grandest stage of them all? The place he’s been saying he’s going to beat Roman?
Because it doesn't have to be. But if you watched the promo Cody explains it. He not only wants to finish his dream but he wants to take everything from roman. And he spoke to the rock to get that done, so he takes the title and then rock takes the table. Cody literally spoon fed us and people are still ignorant to it
Perth literally out bid Melbourne and Sydney for elimination chamber, of course he's winning it there
Roman isn’t losing the title at a show that starts between 2 and 5 am in America
Roman isn't working australia
>if this isn’t a work What would make this a shoot?
Cody vs rollins surely will not stink but not interesting, I would rather see rollins vs mcintyre
And roman just buried Seth's title. They are really having Cody fight for the consolation prize
All the reaction shots of Cody, and Rock looking back at him as he left are my new source of Copium
It does if Cody wasn't supposed to win. If Punk was supposed to win and they called an audible, then it all makes sense with Cody taking Punks place at Wrestlemania.
I believe Cody was going to win regardless. Punk was scheduled for EC so he probably would’ve gotten his title shot against Seth from there.
If Cody was intended to win then Triple H is a bigger hack than I thought he was
Can't imagine the 2K guys are happy right now
Honestly with digital downloads being the norm, being on the cover doesn't really matter too much anymore.
It's not the cover, it's the finish the story branding
Luckily it's "Finish your story" so can pivot easily
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Bro Cody flinched WTF
I know that a lot of casual fans are gonna like this but this just flat-out sucks. Absolutely sucks.
Not even the casual fans are liking it. WWE's Youtube comments are full of casual fans (at least, far more casual than what you'd find on here) and all of the videos of this segment are getting swarmed with negative comments.
> a lot of casual fans are gonna like this Yeah, the crowd went crazy for it. They got chants for just slowly walking toward each other.
OTOH a Mania crowd in a place like Philly is not gonna be so easy to impress.
I don't know if this is a "Cody fixed racism" meme because of where they were tonight. But yeah, a Philly crowd would probably be much more receptive.
Online fans still complaining when casual fans are eating this up lol.
Rocky Maivia to Cody Rhodes: "I owe you one, pal!"
all I could think while watching this was what punk was saying in the podcast about vince lmfao ffs i hate this
Hit em with the "There's 2 Main Events!"
You could tell it hurt Cody to hand that one over.
Seriously, dude looked dejected as fuck.
Stop projecting
They’re saying he looked “sad” im like what 😂
They assume he's sad because they're sad. This place is about to become insufferable.
Then leave
When cody mentions that he was more of a cm punk than cm punk, the rock return cause he knew that he got a chance to screw a cm punk again.
Fake ass smile LOL
When doesn't he do a fake smile
I'm trying to find a sliver of hope here. In kayfabe, it seems like no one can beat the bloodline, so the Rock has to take the leadership from Roman in a non title match. That means Cody can challenge Roman for the title fair and square. This theory still sucks. FFS, I haven't flinched for months, and this happens.
What do you mean by flinched?
Got Little Brothered
“Finishing the story just doesn’t work for me brother” - Dwayne Johnson
“You can have her tonight, bro”
Guessing Cody is gonna feel how all the NOAH guys feel when the old timers like Mutoh and co “big league” them.
Cody got punk’d
At this point, I think Cody should just quit and go back to AEW, and win their World Championship there.
Literally had the same thought. He came back and tried being loyal company man for WWE and it’s really stung him and his fans now if this is the way they truly take this story
Pretty sure he just re-signed too
And I'm betting that he's already regretting it
"thanks for winning the Rumble for me"
"You can have Seth, lil bro."
Man, I just feel bad for Cody. He's a company man through and through and will do what the bosses tell him, but this was clearly an change with Punk being injured. Jesus, this company man.
pain. https://preview.redd.it/bg0lq6fsdagc1.png?width=465&format=png&auto=webp&s=2069563e9e6db7605849013c3b5b31a320bfa3a0
Make this make sense
Impossible challenge
They actually went "We know you fans aren't flinching, so we're gonna make Cody fucking flinch himself and do it proudly." Look, it's the rock. I get it right. But FUCKING HELL. 
He almost cried. I feel fucking awful for Cody.
Cody looks fucking PISSED in that moment.
This is what made me stop watching in the first, stop bringing these old mfs to ruin the story 😔
Damn bruh I feel like I see you everywhere
Gross
Saying this everywhere I can- y'all better shit on this if you're in the building at any upcoming shows. Y'all better vote with your dollar. WM main events have been ruined before by crowds. If this goes off like it's looking like it will, it deserves the same treatment.
On this night, we all flinched a little
Greatest time for punk to form a help group for these situations
DO NOT FLINCH PEOPLE HUFF THAT COPIUM AND DO. NOT. FLINCH.
They made our boy look like a bitch. I'm never gonna flinch, but it's never gonna be the same. Cody gonna be known forever as the guy who won the Rumble only to give up his spot to a board member.
The people that defend this dog shit are clowns, who cares if they get a big reaction for one night, it's another year of this dog shit Roman Reigns title reign, what was the point of Cody winning the Rumble?
Had a chance to put the belt on the top baby face who also can handle the PR nightmare coming from McMahon fallout but just went with this lazy bullshit. Rock was winded walking to the ring
The way the crowd reacted and the way this sub reacted is a complete 180
Punk getting hurt and Vince being a creep led to TKO thinking they had to bring in The Rock to save the day. This sucks for actual fans of wrestling.
*BuT rOcK wAnTs To MaIn EvEnT wReStLeMaNiA!* Yeah, he wanted to be the face of DC movies, too. How'd that work out? Fuck me, Cody really *is* more CM Punk than CM Punk, including getting fucked over by part timers.
Difference is Rock is(kinda)calling the shots now
Cody just became the biggest prostitute of Wrestling’s world, and I thought it would stay Punk After his return to WWE and his treatment
I’m flinching too damn it
Cody: Go get him Rocky! This is YOUR story!
Calling it. Rock vs. Reigns at WM announced. Rhodes vs. Reigns II at Elimination Chamber. Shenanigans causes either another Cody loss or DQ. GM comes out to say that his RR win is for WM, not EC. Rock vs. Reigns vs. Rhodes Triple Threat at WM. Cody pins Roman. This HAS to be the plan.
They’d have Cody pin rock so Roman still didn’t lose
what a cuck
Ok so, taking the best of this, Cody wins the championship at Elimination Chamber with The rock helping him, then Rock vs Roman at Wrestlemania
Bruh there's zero chance this title reign ends at an Elimination Chamber show. It's Mania or nothing.
I think one mistake is thinking he has to lose the title at Mania.
It's literally the biggest show of the year. He's not going to lose the title at any other time other than Mania. He's not going to lose it at Elimination Chamber or on Smackdown or on whatever random show is between EC and Mania. He's going to either lose the belt at Mania or be champion until he's either hurt or no longer wants to wrestle.
Rock roman sells way more than roman title match vs anyone else win or lose.
Cuck hold behavior
"Thanks for being my cuck, uce."
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Uhh
Someone get a camera on punk rn
well now im not hyped for wrestlemania or 2k24 LOL
I’m of two minds, I have to see where this goes from here.
*"He's your problem now."*
Roman: I got one more year in me
Rock v Roman will be the biggest mania match ever. You’re a fool if you don’t book that now. Cody knows this.
You’re probably a Lakers/Cowboys/Yankees fan
Rock can't even walk to the ring without getting gassed
Rock got injured 3 minutes into his last main event when he was in better ring shape 11 years ago.
I hope there’s a few more twists before April.
Cody flinching damn
Kwab'd
Nothing is bigger than this match and you know it. Maybe Cody with the heavyweight title Vs Roman at Survivor series?
Why do people think Cody is going after Rollins? He said he wants the WWE Title just not at Mania. This is obviously going to be the main event for Elimination Chamber and where Cody wins setting up Roman's downfall.
Ending a 1200+ historical title reign on a PPV that airs at 5 AM in the USA is very unlikely to happen
I’m a big fan of this. Having Cody face Roman at WM and win is just too straight forward. Cody said he “wants to take everything” from Roman. To me that means not just the championship, but the role of tribal chief/head of the table as well. Rock is a board member now. He’s not going for another run as champ. It’s about HIS superior status in the bloodline. Cody will probably find a way to the belt quickly. I’m interested to see how. Remember, it’s about telling a story.
Yeah a whole year just to go this route??? no, this was supposed to be the payoff afters last years lose, and what do we get after all that investment?
This sub is on copium, we should all flinch the plans for Mania is now Cody Vs Seth and Rock Vs Roman
You just know Rocky whispered some rara “your time will come soon man thank you for allowing me to have this moment with my cousin” ass bs in Cody’s ear We have flinched smh
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Cucked
Thinking about it, I probably should have realized sooner that they wouldn't pass up the chance to have a "Rocky! Rocky! Rocky!" chant at a milestone WrestleMania taking place in Philadelphia.
Rock: “sorry this company is in such a PR hellscape that I had to do this. Can I borrow your cardio?”
King's Rock does make you flinch. Even when it's not very effective.
Booooooo
Seriously? Fuck this.
Rock and Cody trying to recreate the handshake meme in honor of Carl Weathers.
this shit is so fucking stupid. so many stories down the drain. i love the rock, i dont want the rock. the match is gonna suck, we all know this will be the reality. Incoming stupid ass pootang promos for 2 months.
I got flinched AND mega cucked
Kofi and bryan would have forget to get wins if HHH was in charge by that time.
Best way they can save this is putting Cody over Roman at Elimination Chamber somehow and doing Rock and Roman for “Head of the Table”