Former WWE World Champion Bryan Danielson, currently with AEW, expressed his wish to see Cody Rhodes complete his journey at WrestleMania 40. Danielson, who was with WWE from 2009 to 2021, drew parallels between his own struggles and Rhodes’ quest for the top spot in WWE. His victory over Triple H at WrestleMania 30 paved the way for his shot at the WWE World Heavyweight Championship, which he clinched by defeating Randy Orton and Batista in a memorable match.
Rhodes, on a similar trajectory as Danielson, aims to secure his first WWE Championship against Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 40.
Cody Rhodes (Via WWE/Twitter)
Despite a setback last year due to interference from The Bloodline members, Rhodes remains determined to achieve his goal. In an interview with Sports Illustrated’s Justin Barrasso, Danielson praised Rhodes for his progress and expressed his pride in his achievements. He recalled texting Cody after his loss at WrestleMania 39, sharing his support and congratulations while expressing frustration at the unexpected outcome.
Recent events on WWE RAW saw Dwayne Johnson, aka The Rock, launching a fierce attack on Cody Rhodes. The confrontation escalated in the parking lot, with Seth Rollins and Solo Sikoa’s match ending in chaos following interference from Jimmy Uso and The Rock. Rhodes made a surprising return despite not being cleared for the show, confronting The Rock before Roman Reigns intervened. The looming threat of The Bloodline members ahead of their tag team clash further intensifies the tension leading up to WrestleMania 40.
