Drew McIntyre confronted Cody Rhodes backstage during the latest episode of SmackDown, claiming that The American Nightmare has already made his decision regarding The Rock’s offer despite not yet providing an official answer. The confrontation comes as Rhodes prepares to respond to The Final Boss at tonight’s Elimination Chamber premium live event.
On the February 21 edition of SmackDown, The Rock proposed a life-altering offer to Rhodes, asking for his soul and to become “his champion.” The Undisputed WWE Champion has taken a full week to consider this proposition, with his response scheduled for tonight’s show.
During their backstage interaction on Friday’s broadcast, McIntyre directly addressed this delay, suggesting it revealed Rhodes’ true intentions. The Scottish Warrior drew parallels to their shared history, referencing how both performers had struggled on the WWE roster a decade ago.
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McIntyre shared his perspective on Rhodes’ hesitation during the segment, connecting it to their career trajectories:
[If] I was in your position, I [would] have no idea what to do. I remember a decade ago, you [Cody Rhodes] and I were so low in the card, we would have done anything in the world to get to the top and look at us both now. It was really telling to me, when The Rock made the offer, you didn’t reply right away. It said a lot, and I don’t know what he’s going to do. When you finally say yes and he finds out, you sold your soul a long time ago.
The tense exchange highlights McIntyre’s belief that Rhodes’ failure to immediately reject The Rock’s offer indicates he has already mentally accepted it, perhaps driven by their shared history of fighting to reach top positions in WWE. This accusation adds another layer of complexity to the ongoing storyline as Rhodes prepares for his official response at Elimination Chamber.
The confrontation continues the developing narrative between Rhodes, The Rock, and McIntyre ahead of WrestleMania season, with tonight’s premium live event potentially establishing significant direction for all three performers.
Drew McIntyre: "Cody Rhodes, me acuerdo hace 10 años cómo estábamos al fondo de la cartelera y haríamos lo que sea para estar arriba. Cody, tú vendiste tu alma hace mucho tiempo"
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