Evidence suggests Cody Rhodes knew about The Rock’s SmackDown return weeks before it was announced. The Undisputed WWE Champion appears to have subtly foreshadowed the upcoming appearance in his social media activity earlier this month.
The Rock created significant buzz throughout the WWE Universe when he announced his appearance on the February 21 episode of SmackDown. While many fans were surprised by the announcement, it appears the current champion may have had advance knowledge of The Final Boss’s plans.
At the beginning of February, ahead of the Royal Rumble, Rhodes shared a video showcasing his schedule for the month. Each date featured a different clip representing his activities. Notably, the clip chosen for the February 21 SmackDown date showed Rhodes and The Rock sharing a drink backstage.
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This specific video selection now appears to be more than coincidental, suggesting Rhodes knew about The Rock’s planned return several weeks in advance. The subtle hint was incorporated into what seemed like a routine schedule post at the time.
The backstage drink clip referenced in Rhodes’ schedule video was from their previous interaction, which received mixed reactions from fans. With both superstars potentially appearing on the same episode of SmackDown, many fans are speculating whether they will come face-to-face again on screen.
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