The planning of a contest between Cody Rhodes and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson for WrestleMania 40’s first night has raised worries from wrestling great Bully Ray, as Rhodes is getting closer to winning the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship. The Rock was supposed to be the main attraction at WrestleMania 40, facing up against his cousin Roman Reigns.

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NEW DELHI: The planning of a contest between Cody Rhodes and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson for WrestleMania 40’s first night has raised worries from wrestling great Bully Ray, as Rhodes is getting closer to winning the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship.The Rock was supposed to be the main attraction at WrestleMania 40, facing up against his cousin Roman Reigns.But Cody Rhodes changed the course of events at WrestleMania XL Kickoff by winning the 2024 Men’s Royal Rumble, which put The Rock’s scheduled debut in jeopardy and allowed him to return to the main event.Bully Ray had doubts over Cody Rhodes and The Rock’s possible feud on the Busted Open podcast:”On the first night, you’re planning to pair up Cody Rhodes with The Rock, a man I greatly admire, who hasn’t competed in a ring in ten years?”Ray underlined the danger of matching Rhodes up with a rival who hasn’t participated in a professional wrestling match in ten years. The seasoned wrestler emphasised the ambiguity of ring dynamics, particularly in light of WrestleMania’s intensity and rush of adrenaline:

“If there’s a 1% chance that Cody could get injured, the guy that’s going to be in the main event — I’m not wishing injury. I don’t think he would get injured, but anything can happen in that ring, and we’ve seen it before, especially when the adrenaline is going to be running like it’s going to be running on Night One. And to be able to control those shots is impossible at times.”Bully Ray’s cautionary words highlight the delicate balance that WWE faces in ensuring the safety and success of its marquee matches, particularly when considering the potential risks associated with high-stakes contests featuring legendary figures like Cody Rhodes and The Rock.