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Cody Rhodes showed unwavering resolve when confronting The Rock on this week’s Friday Night SmackDown, and his determination paid off as he ultimately delivered a slap to The Great One during the show. WWE has now released new footage showcasing The Bloodline’s reaction to this significant moment.
This week’s SmackDown featured an eagerly anticipated face-off involving The Rock, Roman Reigns, Cody Rhodes, and Seth Rollins after weeks of intense verbal exchanges. Cody and Seth entered the ring, joining The Rock and Roman, where Cody took a moment to address the unfolding situation. During the verbal exchange about the challenge’s stipulations, The Rock faced sharp jabs from Seth.
Despite the rising tension, The Rock remained composed, responding with personal attacks on Cody. Growing increasingly frustrated, Cody decided to mirror The Rock’s style, delivering decisive slap across The Rock’s face as SmackDown concluded. This act of retaliation was aimed at settling a score from a previous incident at the WrestleMania 40 kick-off press event.
WWE took to their official Instagram account and uploaded a backstage video of The Bloodline following Cody Rhodes’ slap, as all members except Jimmy Uso looked visibly angry and frustrated.
”#TheBloodline was LIVID following an unexpected SLAP from @americannightmarecody to @therock last night on #SmackDown 😡”
Ultimately, Cody Rhodes embraced The Rock’s challenge, agreeing to match that will see him and Seth Rollins facing off against The Rock and Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 40. The unfolding narrative of The Rock and Cody Rhodes’ feud will be eagerly anticipated in the weeks leading up to WrestleMania 40, as fans await how WWE will continue to script and develop this high-stakes confrontation.
Are you fully invested in The Bloodline and Cody Rhodes’ storyline now after that slap? Let us know in the comments section below!
