Known for his resilience and dedication, Cody Rhodes would soon learn that persistence pays off.
Following his victory at the 2024 Royal Rumble, Rhodes was lined up to go head-to-head with Roman Reigns at WrestleMania. Unbeknownst to him, there were earlier intentions set for a marquee matchup between The Rock and Roman Reigns at the spectacle.
On an appearance he made on Busted Open Radio, Rhodes took the opportunity to shed light on the situation and give a teaser for the much-anticipated WrestleMania 40 documentary. He expressed discovering the possible The Rock vs. Roman Reigns match on the very day he won his second Royal Rumble in Tampa.
“The documentary that’s coming out will really give everyone a different view, as it was on that day of the Royal Rumble that I got the news about The Rock vs. Roman Reigns,” Rhodes disclosed. “Having to walk out of that room, keeping my head high, not letting anyone catch on to what I had just learned—it was undoubtedly one of the most challenging moments in my career. Nonetheless, how could I lose sight of joy when I was about to win the Royal Rumble and make the symbolic point at the sign?” he reflected.
“I just had this feeling…”
Rhodes recounted his journey to WrestleMania, the obstacles he faced, and his unwavering faith that things would turn around for him.
“The path leading to WrestleMania 40 was filled with obstacles. From the highest highs in Tampa with over 20,000 people to the lowest lows, like my bus turning into a literal fireball just days before the event,” Rhodes narrated.
“Suddenly, I found myself staying in a band’s bunk on a different bus. The perfect conditions weren’t going to present themselves to me, but deep inside, before and even after WrestleMania, I always felt like it would all come together in the end,” he confidently declared.
The WrestleMania 40 documentary is pending release. Brian Gewirtz from Seven Bucks Productions commented on the reasons behind the documentary’s delay, clearing up certain speculations in the process.
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FAQ Section
- What did Cody Rhodes find out on the day of the 2024 Royal Rumble?
He found out about the initial plans for The Rock vs. Roman Reigns to be the main event at WrestleMania.
- Where did Cody Rhodes speak about this discovery?
He spoke about it on Busted Open Radio.
- What were some of the obstacles Rhodes faced on his road to WrestleMania 40?
Rhodes faced various adversities such as issues with his bus catching fire shortly before the event.
- Has the WrestleMania 40 documentary been released?
No, the documentary’s release is still being awaited.
- Who is Brian Gewirtz and what did he say about the documentary?
Brian Gewirtz is a former WWE writer and Senior VP of Development at Seven Bucks Productions. He cleared up rumors regarding the delay of the WrestleMania 40 documentary.
Conclusion
Cody Rhodes’ unexpected Royal Rumble victory in 2024 put him on a collision course with destiny and a championship match with Roman Reigns at WrestleMania. Despite learning last-minute about original plans for The Rock to headline, Rhodes maintained composure and resilience, proving that in the wrestling world, plans can change on a dime, and superstars must always be prepared to seize opportunity. The forthcoming documentary on WrestleMania 40 promises to shed more light on this period and the internal workings of such pivotal moments in wrestling history.