By Jason Powell, ProWrestling.net Editor (@prowrestlingnet)
WWE Smackdown (Episode 1,332)
Toronto, Ontario at Scotiabank Arena
Aired live February 28, 2025 on USA Network
[Hour One] Joe Tessitore checked in on commentary and set up a video package that recapped last week’s segment involving The Rock and WWE Champion Cody Rhodes…
Cody Rhodes was shown walking backstage. A couple of men approached Cody and pointed him to his special locker room, which they said courtesy of The Final Boss…
WWE Hall of Famer Trish Stratus was introduced by ring announcer Lilian Garcia. Trish came out wearing a Toronto Maple Leafs jersey with “Trishy” on the back. Wade Barrett checked in on commentary.
Trish questioned what year it was given that Lilian Garcia introduced her, The Rock is back in the mix, and she will be wrestling at Elimination Chamber. She said she loves the generational impact that wrestling has. She pointed out a young lady in the crowd and said that her father probably had her poster on his wall. The young lady smiled and nodded. Trish said her kids see her wrestle in-person for the first time at Elimination Chamber.
WWE Women’s Champion Tiffany Stratton was introduced by Strarus. Stratton wore a Maple Leafs jersey with “Tiffy” on the back. Stratton and Stratus removed their jerseys and tossed them into the crowd. The duo spoke of training together and how they would be victorious over Nia Jax and Candice LeRae on Saturday.
Women’s U.S. Champion Chelsea Green and Piper Niven made their entrance. Niven wore a Mountie outfit. There was a loud “Chelsea” chant. Green took a jab at the Leafs fabs by saying that unlike team captain Auston Matthews, she actually wins.
Once in the ring, Green spoke about representing the people of America and said they are better, which drew boos from the Canadian crowd. Stratton said she’s American and Green doesn’t represent her. Stratton issued a match challenge. Green said she had plans and had to go. Stratton called for Smackdown general manager Nick Aldis to send out a referee. A ref ran out and the broadcast team said Stratton would face Green… [C]
Powell’s POV: Ah, yes, those were the throwback jerseys of the legendary duo of Pierre-Marc Trishy and Guy Tiffy, starting center and right wing for the 1942 Maple Leafs. As a Minnesotan, I’m arguably the foremost expert on the history of the NHL amongst the American pro wrestling media (I’m also full of shit).
1. WWE Women’s Champion Tiffany Stratton (w/Trish Stratus) vs. Women’s U.S. Champion Chelsea Green (w/Piper Niven) in a non-title match. The match was joined in progress. Tessitore listed the attendance as 14,252. Stratton performed a dive from the top rope onto both heels at ringside.
Nia Jax and Candice LeRae attacked Stratus at ringside once Stratton got Green back in the ring. Stratton tried to help Stratus, but Jax and LeRae attacked her, causing the referee to call for the bell.
WWE Women’s Champion Tiffany Stratton fought Women’s U.S. Champion Chelsea Green to a non-contest in a non-title match in 3:15.
Stratton and Stratus battled back and cleared Jax from the ring. Stratus dropkicked LeRae and set up for a Prettiest Moonsault Ever, but Jax pulled her partner to ringside…
Powell’s POV: There wasn’t much to the match, but the involvement of Jax and LeRae was a simple way to give a final push to the tag team match at Elimination Chamber.
Footage aired from earlier in the day of Nick Aldis explaining that there was debate over who the No. 1 contender to the U.S. Championship is. He announced the three qualifying singles matches and said the winners will meet in a Triple Threat to become No. 1 contender…
Backstage, Solo Sikoa arrived and encountered Jacob Fatu and Tama Tonga. Fatu said that what happened last week was an accident. Fatu said he heard Solo had a qualifying match in the U.S. Title tournament. Solo said they need to make a statement and it starts with them taking the U.S. Title. Solo told Fatu that he wants him to run the play and represent the family. Solo told Fatu he wants him to bring the title home for the family. Solo said he’s doing everything for Fatu because he loves him…
Andrade made his entrance for the first qualifying match… [C] A clip aired of Bully Ray on WWE LFG…
Cody Rhodes checked out a platter of sushi inside his dressing room. A man told him to enjoy it, courtesy of The Final Boss. R-Truth popped up in the room and Truth asked him about the room. Cody says it’s what you get when you consider selling your soul to The Rock. Truth said The Rock is the Soulman and how he used to watch him team with Tony Atlas back in the day. Cody told Truth to help himself to the food…
Jacob Fatu made his entrance without his allies…
2. Jacob Fatu vs. Andrade in a qualifier for a Triple Threat match that will determine No. 1 contender to the U.S. Championship. Andrade avoided a charging Fatu and then chopped him. Andrade performed a top rope crossbody block and then held down the top rope when Fatu charged, sending Fatu to ringside. Andrade performed a huracanrana on Fatu on the floor. Andrade went up top and hit Fatu with a moonsault (Andrade’s back hit the ringside barrier when he performed the move) heading into a picture-in-picture break. [C] In the end, Fatu hit a double bounce moonsault and scored the clean pin…
Jacob Fatu defeated Andrade in 8:25 to qualify for the Triple Threat to become No. 1 contender to the U.S. Championship.
Powell’s POV: A good match. The fans didn’t turn on Andrade by any means, but there were loud chants for Fatu. I’m not sure why they scrapped the advertised U.S. Championship match between Shinsuke Nakamura and LA Knight, but one can only assume it’s related to Nakamura since Knight will be in a qualifier later tonight. The explanation that Aldis had to deliver about Namamura questioning Knight’s status as No. 1 contender was pretty weak.
The broadcast team recapped last week’s segment that saw The Street Profits lay out DIY, Pretty Deadly, and The Motor City Machine Guns…
Footage aired from earlier in the day of Aldis asking “The Street Profits” Montez Ford and Angelo Dawkins what’s wrong with them. Ford said they wouldn’t stop what they’ve been doing until they get the tag team title shot that Aldis promised them three months ago.
“Legado Del Fantasma” Santos Escobar, Angel, and Berto showed up. Escobar expected an apology from the Profits for falsely accusing them of taking out the Profits. Dawkins said they wouldn’t apologize for anything. Escobar threatened to beat it out of them.
Aldis cut in and told Escobar to save his energy for his qualifying match with LA Knight. Aldis booked the Profits vs. Los Garza for later in the show and said it would have “serious implications for the tag team titles.” Tessitore said the Profits vs. Los Garza was up next… [C]
Los Garza was in the ring coming out of the break and then the Street Profits entrance was televised. As the Profits approached the ring, WWE Tag Team Champions “DIY” Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa attacked them from behind. Los Garza fought with DIY. Dawkins recovered and ran Angel into the ring post. The Profits put the boots to DIY.
“Pretty Deadly” Elton Prince and Kit Wilson ran out and joined the brawl. Eventually, “The Motor City Machine Guns” Alex Shelley and Chris Sabin ran out and got the better of DIY. The Guns and the Profits were about to meet in the ring, but Los Garza and Pretty Deadly returned to the ring and brawled with both teams.
Powell’s POV: Man, this should set up some great tag team matches. Okay, so it will probably lead to one big match involving all of these teams meeting for the tag team titles. You know, because they only have three hours to work with on Friday nights.
Backstage, Drew McIntyre crossed paths with Cody Rhodes. McIntyre said Cody’s decision could change his life and his family’s life for generations. McIntyre said he didn’t know what he would do if he was in Cody’s position. McIntyre recalled the two of them being low on the card and being willing to do anything to get to the top. McIntyre said it was telling that Cody didn’t immediately reply to The Rock. McIntyre said he doesn’t know what Rock will do when Cody says yes and then Rock finds out that Cody sold his soul a long time ago… [C]
Powell’s POV: This was classic McIntyre in that he came off like his comments to Cody were heartfelt and then he stuck the knife in right at the end. Good stuff.
[Hour Two] Tessitore hyped WWE returning to Perth, Australia in 2025…
A video package recapped John Cena announcing his entry into the Elimination Chamber match. Drew McIntyre walked out and called for the video package to stop airing. McIntyre said Cena is the guy who lived long enough to see himself become the hypocrite.
McIntyre stood on the broadcast table and took issue with no one else saying anything about Cena. McIntyre took a seat the broadcast table and wondered what the 2010 or 2011 version of Cena would say about present day Cena. McIntyre said he’d probably start with a poopy joke and then rip himself apart for going to Hollywood and turning his back on the industry and then only returning for his own ego trip. McIntyre said Cena would rip apart the giant bald spot on the back of his head that deserves its own area code.
McIntyre said he used to be afraid of Cena when he was a kid. McIntyre said he wasn’t afraid of Cena physically, but rather politically, because Cena would end a career in the snap of a finger. McIntyre said he’s not a kid anymore, he’s the monster that people like Cena created. McIntyre said he will bury Cena during the Chamber match.
Damian Priest’s entrance theme interrupted McIntyre. Priest entered the ring and took issue with McIntyre’s constant complaints. McIntyre said R-Truth makes more sense than McIntyre. Priest said McIntyre is upset about his position despite the great year that he had.
Priest reviewed McIntyre’s year. He said Priest won the title at WrestleMania, but he was able to cash in on him because McIntyre was distracted by his weird obsession with Punk. Priest said McIntyre won Money in the Bank and tried to cash in, but he was able to pin him because of that Punk obsession.
McIntyre said he doesn’t have a weird obsession with Punk. Priest told him to look at himself. McIntyre was seated crosslegged on the broadcast table and stated that he drops the pipe bombs now. Priest said he will take pride in pinning McIntyre in the Chamber match. A CM Punk chant broke out.
McIntyre stood up on the broadcast able. Priest said he dropped McIntyre the last time they were in this building because of that Punk obsession. Priest told McIntyre he would give him a reminder if he entered the ring. McIntyre agreed to do so, but he was interrupted.
Seth Rollins made his entrance and joined Priest inside the ring. Rollins said if it wasn’t for questionable officiating, CM Punk having a sleepover in the ring, and McIntyre having the worst MITB cash-in of all-time, he would have beaten Priest for the championship.
Rollins said he wasn’t there to talk about the past. Rollins said he’s not the same hobbled guy he was going into last year’s WrestleMania. Rollins told Priest and McIntyre that they don’t stand a chance.
CM Punk’s entrance theme played and he made his entrance to a big ovation. Punk stood against the ringside barricade and delivered his “is it great to be alive” opening. Punk told Rollins that he looked like an oven mitt due to what he was wearing (funny). He said he has no issue with Priest, but he will be collateral damage inside the chamber. Punk said he’s obsessed with main eventing WrestleMania.
Punk said now someone is buying souls. Punk said someone had the audacity to ask him if he would sell his soul. Punk said McIntyre no longer has one to sell because he snatched it from him in Hell in a Cell. Punk said he would understand if any of them wake up on Saturday and decide not to show up, just like John Cena decided not to show up for his retirement tour. Punk said this is about him, not any of them.
Rollins told Punk that he will not main event WrestleMania over his dead body. Punk said he will. McIntyre said he owes Punk one and will take him out. Punk said he’s beaten McIntyre’s ass for duty and profit, and now he’ll do it for fun. Priest said everyone knows McIntyre will complain on the internet once the Chamber match ends.
John Cena’s entrance music played. Logan Paul walked out and did the “You Can’t See Me” hand gesture. Paul mocked the crowd for thinking that Cena was going to come out. “Face it, Canada, John Cena doesn’t care about you,” Paul said. “You can’t see him, but you can see me.”
Paul spoke to the other wrestlers and said they were all full-timers who put in the work while Cena couldn’t even be bothered to show up. “Classic celebrity wrestler,” Paul said. Paul said Rollins dresses like he lost a bet and looks like Lady Gaga threw up on a coat hanger.
Paul told McIntyre that he should be right at home because he can’t win a championship these days and neither can the Toronto Maple Leafs. Paul said Priest can stand in the middle of the ring and yet he is the answer to WWE’s prayers. Paul asked Punk how his jaw was doing. Punk said he would show him. Paul made a quick exit…
Powell’s POV: A fun segment to set up the men’s Chamber match. The Cena swerve was nicely done, as was Punk saying that someone asked him if he’d sell his soul and then moving on without actually addressing the question.
The broadcast team announced Bianca Belair, Naomi, and Bayley vs. Roxanne Perez, Liv Morgan, and Raquel Rodriguez for later in the show after noting that they were all involved in a brawl on the Kickoff Show earlier in the day…
LA Knight made his entrance… [C] Santos Escobar’s entrance was televised…
3. LA Knight vs. Santos Escobar in a qualifier for the Triple Threat match that will determine No. 1 contender to the U.S. Championship. The match spilled over to ringside a few minutes in. Escobar ran Knight’s head into the ring steps. [C]
Escobar cut off Knight on the ropes. Escobar performed a huracanrana from the top rope and then covered him for a near fall. A short time later, Escobar went for a crossbody block from the top rope, but Knight him with with the BFT on the way down and then got the three count…
LA Knight beat Santos Escobar in roughly 12:00 to qualify for the Triple Threat to become No. 1 contender to the U.S. Championship.
Tessitore said viewers would hear from Kevin Owens before the night is over… [C]
Sami Zayn made his entrance dressed in non-wrestling attire. Zayn said he knew Kevin Owens was in Toronto. Zayn invited him to come to the ring out of respect for everything they’ve been through. Zayn said Owens could say his final piece in front of their fellow countrymen and then he would say his.
Kevin Owens called out to Zayn over the big screen. Owens was in the ring at Rogers Centre, which will host Elimination Chamber. Owens said this will be the biggest match that he and Zayn will have. Owens said he is not the bad guy and added that everything that happens to Zayn will be what he deserves.
Owens said once it’s over and Zayn is confined to a wheelchair and can’t support his family, he won’t do anything for them. Owens said he would watch Zayn’s family suffer because this is all Zayn’s fault. Zayn said it’s not the tough guy thing to admit to being nervous before a big fight, but he is.
Zayn said he’s not nervous about what might happen to him but rather what he might do to Owens. Zayn said he’s nervous that Owens’ parents will watch and that Owens’ wife and kids won’t be able to forgive him. Zayn said that if they don’t forgive him, he’s prepared to live with it because “he’s prepared to end this” and “prepared to end you.” Owens said the only thing left to say is see you tomorrow night…
Powell’s POV: Kudos to Owens and Zayn for doing a fantastic job of building up to this match with excellent mic work from the start of the program through this final exchange.
The Miz tried to fire up Carmelo Hayes about “The Melo Don’t Miz” duo being 1-0. They both said, “It’s awes-him.” Miz wanted to accompany Melo to the ring, but Melw said he was going to do it on his own.
Cody Rhodes entered the picture after Hayes walked away. Miz asked Cody what he’s going to do. Cody was uncertain. Miz said he lives in Hollywood, whereas Rock owns it. Miz said the audience doesn’t get it. Miz said they see Cody being at the top of WWE, but they both know that there’s so much more and the only way Cody will get it is if he takes Rock’s offer. Miz said that if Cody doesn’t accept the offer, then maybe someone else will…
The start of Braun Strowman’s entrance was shown for the final qualifying match… [C]
Powell’s POV: Cody’s presumed rejection speech better really build up the importance of being WWE Champion.
4. Braun Strowman vs. Carmelo Hayes in a qualifier for the Triple Threat match that will determine No. 1 contender to the U.S. Championship. Hayes’s entrance was not televised. Strowman put Hayes down. Tama Tonga ran out and distracted the referee. Solo Sikoa slammed a chair over the back of Strowman at ringside, but Strowman no-sold it. Strowman took out both men. Once Strowman returned to the ring, Hayes tossed a chair to him and then laid down. The referee turned around and called for the bell.
Carmelo Hayes beat Bruan Strowman by DQ in 1:30 to qualify for the Triple Threat to become No. 1 contender to the U.S. Championship.
Hayes mocked Strowman while heading to the back. Strowman grabbed Tama Tonga and powerbombed him…
Powell’s POV: Tessitore had a rare flub when he called the powerbomb a power slam. Anyway, I get that it’s the Eddie Guerrero finish. I don’t mind when referees tease calling for the bell, but I don’t like when they actually fall for it because it goes against the idea that referees can only call what they see.
Bianca Belair, Naomi, and Bayley spoke about facing Roxanne Perez, Liv Morgan, and Raquel Rodriguez. They agreed to take care of business tonight. Belair said may the best woman win if the Elimination Chamber match comes down to them and then said, “Because I’m going to WrestleMania.” Belair started to strut away. Bayley playfully grabbed Belair’s ponytail and said, “Me too” and then Naomi did the same…
Powell’s POV: Belair and Naomi are a little too cheerful considering they just lost the WWE Women’s Tag Team Titles on Monday.
Roxanne Perez and WWE Tag Team Champions Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez made their entrance… [C]
[Hour Three] Tessitore hyped the TKO Takeover series of PBR, UFC, and WWE shows for Kansas City in April… Belair, Naomi, and Bayley made their entrance…
5. Bianca Belair, Naomi, and Bayley vs. Roxanne Perez, Liv Morgan, and Raquel Rodriguez. Morgan faked an early injury. The heel trio tried to charge Naomi, but her partners ran in to help. Bayley was standing tall in the ring heading into a PIP break. [C]
Perez tagged herself in after Rodriguez had a run of offense, which upset Rodriguez. A short time later, Naomi and Rodriguez tumbled to ringside together. Bayley avoided Pop Rocks. Perez avoided the Bayley To Belly. Perez came right back and hit Pop Rocks and then pinned Bayley.
Roxanne Perez, Liv Morgan, and Raquel Rodriguez beat Bianca Belair, Naomi, and Bayley in 8:55.
After the match, Perez looked at the WrestleMania sign. Alexa Bliss entered the ring and hit Sister Abigail on Perez. Wyatt Sicks imagery flashed on the screen…
Powell’s POV: I guess Perez is back to being a heel again this week after coming off like a babyface during her Elimination Chamber qualifying match with Rodriguez.
Backstage, Charlotte Flair was interviewed by Byron Saxton, who asked her about Tiffany Stratton and Trish Stratus teaming up at Elimination Chamber. Flair said it was cute, but Stratton has a bigger problem waiting for her and there won’t be any help at the end of that rainbow…
Tessitore hyped the Triple Threat to determine the No. 1 contender for the U.S. Title as coming up… [C] Footage aired of Triple H announcing that Travis Scott will be at Elimination Chamber… A Dwayne Johnson tweet was shown that read “Soul – Final Boss”… The broadcast team ran through the Elimination Chamber lineup…
A Shinsuke Nakamura video aired. Namkamura spoke in Japanese while subtitles were shown. He said a dog is satisfied with the scraps that fall from his master’s table. he said if you feels feel the need to fight for the opportunity to be humiliated by an honorable champion then he will allow it. He said that whomever comes out of this will be made into an example. He said the other dogs will see what happens when you bite his hand. He said nothing but hell awaits the winner…
Solo Sikoa fired up Jacob Fatu while Tama Tonga stood by. Fatu headed toward the Gorilla position and spoke into the camera about his match. Fatu made his entrance for the No. 1 contenders match… [C]
Tessitore hyped Damian Priest appearing at the WWE World fan fest during WrestleMania weekend… Carmelo Hayes and Braun Strowman made their entrances…
6. LA Knight vs. Carmelo Hayes vs. Braun Strowman in a Triple Threat to become No. 1 contender to the U.S. Championship. Knight hit an early top rope elbow drop on Hayes, but Fatu tossed Knight to ringside before he could go for the pin. A short time later, Fatu dove at both men while at ringside. When both opponents moved, Fatu crashed into the timekeepers area going into a PIP break. [C]
Hayes performed a springboard into a DDT on Fatu, who sat right up and laughed at him. Fatu performed a Popup Samoan Drop. Knight put Fatu down with a neckbreaker for a two count. Hayes came back and hit his First 48 on both men and then got a two count on Knight.
Later, Hayes hit Nothing But Net on Knight and had him beat, but Fatu returned with a Swanton that broke up the pin. Fatu hit the double jump moonsault on Hayes and had him beat, but Knight pulled Fatu to ringside and then stole the pin on Hayes.
LA Knight defeated Carmelo Hayes and Jacob Fatu in a Triple Threat 12:25 to earn a U.S. Championship match.
Powell’s POV: All that just to get back to Nakamura vs. Knight? The crowd was quiet for the first half of the match because they had already seen all three wrestlers and their entrances, but the good action seemed to win a lot of the fans over.
Cody Rhodes was shown walking backstage when he encountered CM Punk. “He wants your soul,” Punk said with a laugh. Punk asked him what that’s about. Cody said he doesn’t know. Punk said Cody is on top of the world and wondered what Rock could possibly offer him. Punk asked what young Cody would have done. Punk said young Punk would have taken it in a heartbeat. Punk said he would have main evented WrestleMania and been the biggest star in the world.
Punk said he’s wise enough to know that he’s happy that offer never came to him. Punk said he has no love for Dwayne, but he’d like to see Cody take the offer. Cody was surprised. Punk explained that he wants Cody to “take the offer and shine it up real good, turn it sideways, and shove it right up his part-time Hollywood candy ass.” Punk said Cody got here because he followed his instincts and his heart. Punk told Cody he wasn’t trying to influence him. Punk said he was going to win the Elimination Chamber and then he’d see Cody in the main event of WrestleMania…
Tessitore hyped Michael Cole interviewing Cody for after the break… [C] A graphic listed the results of the show…
Michael Cole stood in the ring and introduced WWE Champion Cody Rhodes, who made his entrance dressed in a suit. Cody hugged Cole once he was inside the ring and then played to the crowd. The crowd sang part of Cody’s song once it stopped playing.
Cole spoke about Cody having to make a decision in 24 hours. Cole said the Cody he knows would never accept that offer. Cole said Cody is living up to the legacy of his father. Cole said he wanted to bring up what would happen if Cody accepted the offer. Cody started to speak, but Cole cut him off and accused him of trying to deflect.
Cole said Cody would defend the title when he wanted and only work major events like WrestleMania. He said Rock could put Cody on the board of directors and then Cody could run the place. Cole said Cody could spend most of his time at home with his wife and daughter.
Cole said he was being informed that there was a special gift for Cody. An American Nightmare truck was driven onto the stage. Cole wished Cody the best of luck with his decision. Cody left the ring and checked out the truck as The Rock’s truck was shown arriving at an airport.
Rock got out of the truck and spoke via the big screen. Rock said he was about to board the plane. Rock said it would be a big night. He said that he and Cody had been talking and texting all week and FaceTimed once. Rock said he knew Cody would do the right thing.
Rock said he had the truck custom-made for Cody because he knows that Cody loves driving on the open roads, the beautiful roads, and the dusty roads. Rock said speaking of Dusty Rhodes, he’d been talking to Cody’s father all week long, and his father told him that Cody has been talking to him too.
Rock said the fans at Elimination Chamber will be waiting all night long for his music to hit. Rock said Cody will open his arms and embrace him. Rock said Cody will embrace him as his champion by giving him his soul. Rock said he would make all of Cody’s dreams come true. Rock mentioned Cody’s wife and daughter.
Rock said he had a little gift made for Cody. Rock showed off a weight belt that read “Cody’s Soul – June 11, 2015.” Rock said this as the date that Cody’s father died and it broke his heart because his father was one of his heroes. Rock told Cody not to break his heart again. “I love you, brother,” Rock said. “See you tomorrow.” Cody looked back at the crowd while the executive producer credits were shown to close the episode…
Powell’s POV: Rock’s pitch to Cody is bizarre. Offering him fortune and fame is logical, but bringing up his late father and putting the date of his death on a weight belt is a pretty strange way to sell him on the idea. It was hard to imagine Cody accepting the offer before and now it seems even more farfetched. That said, I am looking forward to seeing where all of this is going.
Overall, a good go-home show, but it felt like they were stretching it out because three hours is still too long for a weekly television show. I will be back with my weekly same night audio review of Smackdown for Dot Net Members (including our Patreon patrons). Let me know what you thought of the show by grading it below.
Join me for my live review of WWE Elimination Chamber on Saturday night.
For me, mad props to the old school reference. Piper Niven dressed as a Mountie, with Chelsea Green saying “Do you know who I am?” Most people won’t get it, but it made me literally LOL.
Piper at The Mountie (with a riding crop instead of a baton) was hilarious. I assume the “do you know” was a reference to Lacey Evans incident with a real Mountie?
With all the goofy stuff, Chelsea is ahella good wrestler; I just watched her od watch with Penta on lucha underground. She can take a bump, her…
Jacques Rougeau as the Mountie said “Do you know who I am?” as part of his shtick. Nothing to do with Lacey Evans. It’s a shame Trish didn’t say something to follow up on it.
The changes were bc Shinsuke lost his brother.
I thought R-Truth had something there, calling the Rock Soulman, especially in light of Rock bringing up Cody’s father later.
Soulman makes more sense than Final Boss this year.
I’m glad Punk made fun of the whole thing, but I hope they’re not turning him heel. There’s more money in face vs face matches, when they’re at the level of Punk, Cena and Cody.
Some good teases Punk might sell out, but it would be completely out of character. Heel turn for the sake of it.
Good on them for keeping me guessing and invested.
This will all lead to somebody else being The Rocks Champion and him making sure he wins as his champion. With Cody and everyone else fighting this new mega ego heel. aka Vince boss charchter. I am guessing Rock is going to make it Drew as his champion. or whom else????
Definitely gonna be Drew.
Not against the idea of Drew but for something like this I feel like it needs to include a turn. I’ll be let down if it doesn’t.
Agreed. It be awesome if it turns out to be Punk or Cena as Cooperate champ