4 ways Cody Rhodes could get back at The Rock and Roman Reigns on the final SmackDown before WWE WrestleMania 40

The most recent installment of Monday Night RAW was broadcast on the USA Network, featuring the ongoing intense feud between Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins against The Bloodline. After last week’s incident where The Rock brutally assaulted The American Nightmare, Cody and Seth were determined to seek retribution in this week’s WWE RAW.

Despite anticipating an ambush, Cody was reported to have been absent from RAW. However, to everyone’s surprise, he made a late appearance and engaged in a fight with The Rock. He initially had the advantage, but the situation took a turn when Roman Reigns suddenly appeared. The Rock and Roman then proceeded to ruthlessly attack both The Visionary and The American Nightmare with their belts.

For the second time in a row, Cody endured a brutal beating at the hands of The Bloodline during Monday Night RAW. Despite constantly facing obstacles, the resilient protagonist always falls short. However, that may all change when Friday arrives.

It is possible that Cody may seek retribution during the final SmackDown before WrestleMania XL in order to gain an advantage over the stable. This article will explore a few potential methods that Rhodes could use to retaliate against the deceitful heels.

There are four possible tactics that Cody Rhodes could employ to retaliate against The Rock and Roman Reigns on the last SmackDown before WWE WrestleMania XL.

#4. A Surprise Attack on Roman Reigns and The Rock

It appears that The Bloodline has developed a fondness for sneak attacks. During last week’s WWE RAW, Solo Sikoa and Jimmy Uso devised a plan to lure Cody Rhodes into a trap, only to be ambushed by The Rock. This week, Roman Reigns followed suit and sneak attacked The American Nightmare once again.

If Rhodes wants to associate with two deceitful players, he will have to stoop to their level and resort to underhanded tactics. Despite Cody being known as an honorable and genuinely good wrestler in WWE, Rhodes may have to compromise his values and beliefs in order to gain an advantage over The Rock and Reigns.

There is a possibility that Cody will appear on SmackDown this week and surprise both men by attacking them from behind. If he swiftly enters the arena with a chair, he may be able to successfully incapacitate both The Tribal Chief and The Final Boss without them noticing.

#3. Cody Rhodes Challenges The Rock to a Belt Whip Match on WWE SmackDown

Cody Rhodes is renowned for his use of a weight belt. This particular belt has been utilized against him in previous instances, most notably in All Elite Wrestling where he was infamously whipped with it by MJF.

The Rock has recently gained notoriety for utilizing Cody’s belt. He had vowed to drench it in Cody’s blood and he followed through with his promise last week. In their latest match, The Rock and Roman Reigns mercilessly used Cody’s weight belt to attack both him and Seth Rollins. However, this tactic may have repercussions for them in the future.

The American Nightmare may make an appearance on Friday Night SmackDown and use his weight belt to attack both men. If Cody is able to land some solid hits, it will allow him to give the two members of the Bloodline a taste of the pain they inflicted upon him. And if Seth Rollins were to lend a hand, it would make for an even more satisfying revenge.

#2. A Potential Upset at WrestleMania XL: Solo Sikoa vs. He

Solo Sikoa became a member of The Bloodline when he joined the Samoan faction at WWE Clash at the Castle 2022. During this event, he assisted Roman Reigns in his victory over Drew McIntyre. As time passed, Solo rose to the role of The Enforcer and eventually became the Tribal Heir of the stable.

Despite Roman Reigns and The Rock dominating the spotlight in recent months, Solo has not gone unnoticed. The strong Samoan proved himself as a formidable opponent by facing Seth Rollins in the main event of the latest episode of WWE RAW. Additionally, he has consistently caused trouble for both Seth and Cody.

Despite The Bloodline’s consistent advantage in numbers, a new issue arises with the presence of Solo. While Jey Uso is capable of handling Jimmy Uso and both Seth and Cody can handle The Rock and Roman, Solo proves to be a challenge.

To seek revenge and improve his chances at WrestleMania XL, Cody should consider targeting Solo during SmackDown. By focusing on Sikoa’s leg, he may be able to temporarily incapacitate him.

#1. Cody’s Vehicle-Destroying Abilities

During the Attitude Era, The Rock was a prominent figure. While the era had its ups and downs, there were also some strange recurring themes. One of the most peculiar WWE tropes of the time was the frequent destruction of vehicles.

Despite the recent shift towards a more edgy product, many fans are drawing comparisons between this new era and the Attitude Era of the late 1990s, when Stone Cold Steve Austin was known for destroying vehicles belonging to top wrestlers such as The Rock, Triple H, and Vince McMahon.

Cody could draw inspiration from that time and elevate his tactics on SmackDown. He could target Roman Reigns and The Rock’s vehicles and wreck them, using a different vehicle, a sledgehammer, or even cement, similar to how Austin did in the past. This would not only be a satisfying form of revenge for Cody, but also entertaining for fans to witness.