Tensions in the wrestling world escalate as Amanda Huber, wife of the late AEW star Jon Huber, called out Dwayne Johnson for a recent controversial comment directed at Cody Rhodes. The criticism stemmed from an insensitive remark made by The Rock regarding Rhodes’ age gap with his siblings, contrasting it with his own family dynamics.
During a segment on SmackDown, Roman Reigns and Dwayne Johnson confronted Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins, leading to a heated exchange. The Rock’s jab at Rhodes being the youngest among his siblings and purportedly a “mistake” due to the age gap ignited outrage among fans and wrestlers alike.
“You’re 20 years younger than your siblings, because you were a mistake” pic.twitter.com/u5TJdX9JCp
— Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful.com (@SeanRossSapp) March 9, 2024
Rhodes retaliated with a slap, a long-awaited moment for many fans, before the show abruptly went off the air. In response to The Rock’s promo, Teil Rhodes, Cody’s sister, pointed out the factual inaccuracy of his statement, highlighting that they are only three years apart.
Amanda Huber, in a tweet, criticized The Rock’s choice of insult, pointing out the irony of referencing an age gap when his own daughters have a significant age difference. The widow of Brodie Lee raised questions about the appropriateness of Johnson’s comment, given his own family situation.
Despite the backstage tension following Rhodes’ slap, The Rock chose not to retaliate, leaving fans speculating about the repercussions leading up to WrestleMania 40. It has been confirmed that The Rock will wrestle at WrestleMania 40 alongside Roman Reigns, facing off against Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins in a highly anticipated matchup.
The stakes are indeed high as the tension between Cody Rhodes and The Bloodline reaches its peak. In a monumental twist, the involvement of Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson in the title match between Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes on night two of WrestleMania 40 hinges on the outcome of a previous bout involving Rhodes and Seth Rollins.
Should Rhodes and Rollins emerge victorious, The Bloodline will be barred from ringside during the title match, potentially leveling the playing field for Rhodes. However, if The Rock and Reigns prevail, they will retain their freedom to influence the outcome of the title match, adding an extra layer of complexity and anticipation to the highly anticipated showdown.
With the fate of The Rock’s involvement hanging in the balance, fans are on the edge of their seats, eagerly awaiting the outcome of the match between Rhodes and Rollins. The implications of this clash extend far beyond the ring, shaping the narrative for one of the most anticipated events in WWE history.