During an appearance at Fanatics Fest in New York City over the weekend, Cody Rhodes provided a significant update on his character’s future and his evolving relationship with The Rock. The two were central figures in the lead-up to WrestleMania 40, a period marked by fan-driven storyline changes and speculation about a potential heel turn for Rhodes, which was reportedly an idea favored by The Rock.
Speaking with Kay Adams, Rhodes was asked if he ever grows tired of his role as a top babyface. The American Nightmare acknowledged that while he enjoys the connection with the audience, he foresees an eventual change in his character’s direction.
“I don’t ever get tired of it because you get to have all of this, and the moments. I do think we’re probably at the tail end of it, though, because there’s only so much someone can like you. I would love to do it until the end of my career, but there’s only so much [someone will say], ‘Alright, we did his “Whoooa,” we cheered for him…,’ because at a certain point, they want to see someone else. I get that, and that’s where you have to change as a character, so…,” Cody Rhodes said.
When pressed on when that change might occur, Rhodes offered a specific window, explaining that a true heel turn should be met with genuine disdain from fans, not celebrated as cool.
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“You’ll know because X and Instagram will hate it, because today’s heels [receive reactions] like, ‘Oh, that’s a cool heel, we’re loving John Cena!’ No. If you’re burying it, and hating it, and talking about how you don’t want it on your TV, that’s what an actual bad guy is. I think you have a good, solid year. Maybe even three years because I am not changing until I’m changed, if that makes any sense,” Cody Rhodes said.
Rhodes also touched on his professional and personal dynamic with The Rock, suggesting their relationship has improved since their on-screen rivalry. He concluded by noting that both he and The Great One have announcements forthcoming, hinting at future developments for both stars.
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