Welcome back to The Sports Entertainer! In this episode, we dive into all the breaking wrestling news and rumors you definitely don’t want to miss. Our top stories of the day include The Rock’s indifference to crowd reactions, WWE’s stance on Cody Rhodes’ storyline, Brock Lesnar’s removal from the WWE 2K24 cover, and much more. Make sure you subscribe to the channel with notifications on so you never miss an episode.
WWE’s Plans for Andrade Following His Return
Andrade made a significant return in the 2024 Men’s Royal Rumble, showcasing his incredible shape and skill. On the January 29th episode of Monday Night Raw, it was revealed that Andrade would be signing with the Raw brand. According to PW Insider Elite, Andrade will be featured as a babyface moving forward. This new direction might see him challenging Gunther for the Intercontinental title soon, especially under Triple H’s creative vision heading into WrestleMania 40.
Pat McAfee Reacts to The Rock/Cody Rhodes Controversy
Raw commentator Pat McAfee shared his thoughts on the controversy surrounding The Rock taking Cody Rhodes’ spot at WrestleMania 40 against Roman Reigns. On a recent episode of The Pat McAfee Show, McAfee expressed his mixed feelings, acknowledging the fans’ disappointment that Cody won’t be finishing his story yet. While understanding the significance of The Rock versus Roman Reigns, McAfee highlighted the emotional investment fans have in Cody’s journey.
The Rock Doesn’t Care About Fans’ Reactions
Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter reported that The Rock is indifferent to whether he is booed or cheered. His focus remains on box office success and revenue generation. Meltzer revealed that The Rock’s return for WrestleMania was planned well in advance, dismissing any speculation that recent events influenced this decision. The Rock’s priority is increasing interest in the WWE product, regardless of fan reactions.
WWE Not Trolling Fans: Cody Rhodes Isn’t Finishing His Story
PW Insider, via WrestleOps on Twitter, confirmed that WWE is not trolling fans with Cody Rhodes’ storyline. The Rock’s involvement at WrestleMania 40 is contractually locked in, leaving no room for Cody to challenge Roman Reigns this time. This decision has sparked significant backlash, with fans voicing their frustration over the change. Many are calling for Cody to be added to the match, suggesting a potential triple threat to satisfy the fanbase.
WWE Shocked by ‘Rocky Sucks’ Chants on Raw
Fans at Raw this week chanted “Rocky sucks,” showing their support for Cody Rhodes. WrestleVotes on Twitter reported that WWE officials were taken aback by this reaction during the Seth Rollins and Cody Rhodes segment. The #WeWantCody hashtag trended worldwide, highlighting the fans’ discontent with the current storyline direction.
Brock Lesnar Removed from WWE 2K24 Cover
Brock Lesnar has been removed from the cover of WWE 2K24’s “40 Years of WrestleMania” edition. The Smackdown Hotel on Twitter pointed out this change, with Lesnar being replaced by a larger image of John Cena. This follows a series of moves by WWE to distance itself from Lesnar amid allegations related to Janelle Grant’s lawsuit. Lesnar’s merchandise has been discounted, and he has been removed from 2K’s SuperCard mobile game, although his bio still appears on WWE.com.
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