Warning: This text incorporates SPOILERS for WWE Uncooked (Feb. 24, 2025)

Cody Rhodes appeared on this week’s version of WWE Uncooked in Cincinnati, getting the prospect to lastly deal with The Rock’s provide from final week’s WWE SmackDown. For individuals who missed it, “The Closing Boss” stated he wished Rhodes to grow to be “his” champion, however that Rhodes would wish to surrender his “soul” with the intention to do it. Days later, Rhodes appeared conflicted by the provide, telling the WWE followers in attendance that the choice does not simply have an effect on him, however his household, his college students at The Nightmare Manufacturing facility, and the reminiscence of his late father, “The American Dream” Dusty Rhodes.

Rhodes admitted he does not wish to go down the identical path as his father, who was nonetheless wrestling into his 60s to pay the payments. The Undisputed WWE Champion identified how every part he has been keen to claw, scratch, and combat for would grow to be his, solely now with out having to make the entire sacrifices. Earlier than Rhodes may elaborate additional, he was interrupted by Seth Rollins.