CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – Tonight’s WWE Raw concluded with a shocking and violent assault by The Rock on Cody Rhodes, leaving the WrestleMania 40 contender bloodied and defeated.
The closing moments of the show saw The Rock mercilessly attacking Cody with garbage cans and a tool box in a backstage area before ultimately shoving him out of a door next to Cody’s bus. The Rock continued the assault in the pouring rain, taunting Cody and throwing him into his own bus.
Taunting Cody and his family, The Rock unveiled a white weight belt inscribed with “MAMA RHODES” and smeared Cody’s blood on it. Referencing the legendary Dusty Rhodes, The Rock promised to teach Cody about “Hard Times” before throwing him into the bus once more.
Following the disturbing segment, Cody’s wife Brandi and his brother, AEW star Dustin Rhodes, shared their reactions. Brandi warned The Rock to tighten his security at WrestleMania, while Dustin expressed anger with a simple, “You son of a bitch.”
Earlier in the show, The Rock made a surprise appearance to confront Cody in the ring, setting the stage for the brutal assault that would unfold later. The episode also featured a segment involving CM Punk, Drew McIntyre, and Seth Rollins, with Punk alluding to Jim Cornette and Vince McMahon while confirming his role for WrestleMania.
The intense ending of WWE Raw left fans speechless, as The Rock’s actions sent a clear message to Cody ahead of their anticipated showdown at WrestleMania. The violent encounter adds a new layer of intensity to the feud, setting the stage for a high-stakes showdown between the two wrestling titans.