WWE Fans Stunned And Express Profound Disdain As Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson Replaces Cody Rhodes At Wrestlemania 40 VS Roman Reigns

The Rock and Cody Rhodes Credits: WWE

Fans were left stunned on the evening of February 02, 2024, as Cody Rhodes announced that he would not be facing Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 40. Instead, it was disclosed that Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson would step in to challenge the Tribal Chief. While fans had hoped to witness this dream match at some point, the revelation of it headlining WrestleMania caught many off guard, especially considering Cody Rhodes’ recent career achievements. This latest development in the WWE means that Cody Rhodes will miss out on a title shot against Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 40, with his opportunity now passed on to Dwayne Johnson, much to the frustration of fans.

In fact, a video recently uploaded online is gaining traction as fans express widespread dissatisfaction with the forced match between The Rock and Roman Reigns. The enraged WWE Universe feels cheated, as one of their beloved stars has seemingly been deprived of his rightful role. Fans had been anticipating the long-awaited rematch between Cody Rhodes and Roman Reigns, which had been brewing for an entire year. Many believed that this would finally mark the conclusion of The American Nightmare's storyline.

The WWE Universe has long displayed its affection for Cody Rhodes, particularly after his loss at WrestleMania 39, rallying behind him for another shot at the WWE title. Throughout this period, fans witnessed his remarkable biopic and consistently voted him as the top professional wrestler in numerous online polls. However, Dwayne Johnson's involvement has overshadowed these moments and taken over the match that seemed tailor-made for Cody Rhodes.