**When Did Cody Rhodes Find Out About The Rock Replacing Him?**

If you thought Cody Rhodes looked down during his recent segment with Roman Reigns and The Rock on SmackDown, there’s a good reason. According to Fightful Select, Cody knew about the WrestleMania plan changes heading into SmackDown. He was informed as of Friday that The Rock would be taking his spot against Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 40. Despite knowing this, Cody had to go out there and address his intentions for Roman without mentioning WrestleMania, making it a tough spot for him.

**Booker T to Miss Weeks of WWE TV Due to Medical Procedure**

Booker T announced on Twitter that he would not be at NXT Vengeance Day and would miss several weeks of television due to a medical procedure. He reassured fans that he is fine and will be back in action on WWE NXT soon. We wish Booker T a successful procedure and a speedy recovery.

**WWE Monitoring Fan Reactions to The Rock Replacing Cody Rhodes**

WWE’s decision to replace Cody Rhodes with The Rock against Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 40 has sparked significant backlash. Cody Rhodes has been trending on Twitter with over 350,000 posts using the hashtag #WeWantCody, while #WeWantRocky also started trending among those supporting The Rock. WWE’s YouTube video of The Rock stepping to Roman Reigns is now the most disliked video in the company’s history. According to PW Insider’s Mike Johnson, WWE is monitoring the situation and could potentially change their plans.

**Will WWE Give Cody Rhodes Back His Match Against Roman Reigns?**

There is speculation that WWE might pivot back to the original plan of Cody versus Roman Reigns due to the backlash. PW Insider’s Mike Johnson mentioned that live TV allows WWE to change direction anytime, and while his gut says Rock vs. Roman will happen, the negative responses might force WWE to reconsider.

**WWE Star Calls Fans ‘Toxic’ Over Cody Rhodes and Rock Drama**

Ricochet called out fans on Twitter, labeling a portion of them as toxic due to their reactions to the Cody Rhodes and Rock situation. He emphasized that while it’s great to voice opinions and debate, hateful comments cross the line. Ricochet reiterated his support for Cody Rhodes but also stated his admiration for The Rock, showing his diplomatic stance on the matter.

**Breaking: It Just Got Worse for Cody Rhodes**

After a massive crowd reaction at a WWE Live event, Cody Rhodes was attacked backstage by Shinsuke Nakamura. This attack, revealed through WWE’s Twitter, suggests the feud between Rhodes and Nakamura might continue, much to the dismay of fans who want Cody in the main event at WrestleMania 40. Fans have expressed their frustration, urging WWE to stop distracting with mid-card feuds and give Cody the main event spot he deserves.

**How WWE Expected Fans to React to The Rock Replacing Cody Rhodes**

According to Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, WWE anticipated the backlash, hoping to turn Cody Rhodes into a Daniel Bryan-like babyface. The support for Cody was expected, though the level of criticism toward The Rock might not have been. If true, this strategy aims to make Cody an even bigger star, leading to his eventual title opportunity.

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