The wrestling world continues to process The Rock’s surprising return on last week’s SmackDown, where he made a provocative offer to Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes. The Final Boss asked Rhodes to “be his champion” and demanded his soul, creating a dramatic shift in the WrestleMania landscape.
Rhodes must deliver his answer to The Rock’s proposition at Elimination Chamber this Saturday in Toronto. This timing sets up a potential confrontation on tomorrow’s SmackDown between Rhodes and his former tag team partner, Drew McIntyre.
McIntyre’s potential involvement carries significant storyline implications. The Scottish Warrior might approach Rhodes to advise him to “do the right thing” regarding The Rock’s offer, deliberately keeping his meaning ambiguous to play psychological games with the champion.
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This interaction would align with McIntyre’s ongoing vendetta against The Bloodline. Since his loss to Roman Reigns at Clash at the Castle in 2022, McIntyre has systematically targeted members of the faction. With The Rock’s apparent connection to The Bloodline, McIntyre would have clear motivation to influence Rhodes against aligning with The Final Boss.
Meanwhile, the Men’s Elimination Chamber match this Saturday will determine Rhodes’ WrestleMania 41 challenger. The winner will face the Undisputed WWE Champion in Las Vegas, adding another layer of complexity to the already interconnected storylines.
The tension between these narratives highlights the fluid championship picture heading into WWE’s biggest shows of the year. Rhodes’ decision about The Rock’s offer could significantly impact multiple storylines across both brands.
