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Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson’s ‘Gift’ to Cody Rhodes Likely Teased by WWE in Seemingly Heartwarming Backstage WrestleMania Footage

Published 04/16/2024, 1:34 AM EDT

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Cody Rhodes’ victory at WrestleMania 40 was not only a milestone for him inside the ring, but it also provided an emotional moment filled with meaning. After winning the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship, Rhodes revealed at the post-show press conference that he received a priceless gift from Nick Khan, Triple H, and Bruce Prichard.

The gift in question was a watch. As he held the watch with tears in his eyes, Rhodes expressed his gratitude. But what was so special about the watch? And was the mystery gift given to the American Nightmare by the Rock? We might finally have the answers.

The Brahma Bull’s Gift to the American Nightmare

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Do you know about the watch Triple H gifted Cody Rhodes? If you do not, then the backstage clip of Rhodes receiving the gift has just been revealed. In the video, HHH can be seen gifting Rhodes a Rolex that the late great Dusty Rhodes pawned off to send Rhodes to acting school. But what if we tell you that it was more than a kind gesture? What if it is a prop for a future plot? Well, the Rock is seeking vengeance against Cody Rhodes. So it is a possibility that he will be seeking to irk out the American Nightmare.

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So there are several theories looming around the watch. One of which is gaining a lot of traction. According to it, the TKO board member got a hold of the watch and gifted it again to Cody Rhodes. Reminding him that when power is in play, he can get a hold of anything. Even Rhodes prices possessions. Including the Universal Championship. So sorry, Mama Rhodes; it looks like Cody Rhodes isn’t safe yet. But he too had a message to share with the fans of the Bloodline.

Rhodes shares his feelings toward Bloodline fans

Last week, during WrestleMania XL, Cody Rhodes concluded his personal story and his rivalry with The Bloodline. Although most fans backed him in this rivalry, he also faced opposition from The Bloodline fans, which added an added element of tension and challenge to his path.

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Recently, Rhodes shared a message on his X account, acknowledging the intensity of the road to WrestleMania and the challenge of facing The Bloodline’s most loyal fans. However, he expressed that everything went well and that he now feels appreciation for them. He wrote, “The build to Mania’ was such an intense ride and the bloodline stans challenged me. I met that challenge – so in my own way I got love for them”

Cody Rhodes now faces the challenge of being the company’s ultimate champion for the first time, which may lead to changes in the perception of some fans over time. It’s common for champions’ popularity to fluctuate as the months go by. It will be interesting to see how the American Nightmare handles this new position and how he manages to stay on top over time.

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Abhishek Kumar Das

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Abhishek Kumar Das is a WWE writer at EssentiallySports. Having previously worked as a researcher, journalist, and combat sports editor, Abhishek is uniquely poised to deliver wrestling news that is both straightforward and backed by facts. A die-hard Jeff Hardy fan, and a defender of heels to hell and beyond, he enjoys delving into the different storylines that both WWE and other promotions have to offer.
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Tushhita Barua