On the latest episode of Raw, Cody Rhodes, the WWE superstar and arch-nemesis of Roman Reigns, stirred controversy during the WrestleMania XL Kickoff press event. Despite a plethora of topics discussed, one particular moment involving Cody did not sit well with wrestling legend Vince Russo, a former WWE writer known for his deep understanding of the business. Russo expressed his disappointment with Cody’s promo on Sportskeeda’s Legion of Raw, specifically criticizing his mention of slapping The Rock in response to a hypothetical scenario.

Russo vented his frustration, stating, “This is why I don’t like Cody Rhodes. Who are you talking to? Only David Lagreca from ‘The Levity in My Candor’ can relate, because who else can relate?”

In the aftermath of Cody’s victory over Shinsuke Nakamura in a bull rope match on the previous Raw, Drew McIntyre unleashed an attack on him. The situation escalated when Sammy Zane intervened to aid Cody. This week, tensions reached a boiling point as Drew challenged Cody to a match in a backstage segment, claiming Cody would miss out on WrestleMania XL, much like CM Punk.

The company has officially announced this upcoming showdown, set to take place on the next week’s show. To build anticipation for the clash and seek revenge for the previous week’s attack, Drew took matters into his own hands during the final moments of Raw. He assaulted Sammy Zane in the ring until Cody’s theme song blared, signaling his entrance to the arena. Cody swiftly joined the fray, attacking McIntyre and setting the stage for an intense battle in the last Raw before the Elimination Chamber. The outcome of this heated match will undoubtedly shape the narrative heading into the upcoming event.