Cody Rhodes issues challenge to The Rock at WWE Elimination Chamber

Cody Rhodes has laid out a challenge to The Rock ahead of WrestleMania 40.

During Elimination Chamber on Saturday, Rhodes and Seth Rollins appeared together on the Grayson Waller Effect. Rhodes declared that he wants to face The Rock one-on-one. Rollins said he admires Rhodes’ challenge, but there’s no such thing as one-on-one when it comes to The Bloodline. Rollins promised that he’ll have Rhodes’ back.

Rhodes: Rock, you indeed slapped me across the face. And at WrestleMania 40 I am wrestling Roman Reigns in the main event. But until then, I am wide open. So let’s make it official: Rock, I want to wrestle you one-on-one, anytime, any place.

Rollins: What do you say, Perth? I think it’s time we cut the head off the snake once and for all. Cody, I admire your challenge to The Rock. But when it comes to The Bloodline, you know, the entire world knows, there is no such thing as one-on-one. So if and when The Rock decides to take you up on that challenge, just know you won’t be fighting that battle alone.

The Rock wasn’t at Elimination Chamber. He’ll be on SmackDown next Friday (March 1) to respond to the challenge. It will be Rock’s first appearance since officially joining The Bloodline last week. Rock called himself and Roman Reigns the most dominant duo in sports and entertainment.

Rhodes and Rollins’ appearance on the Grayson Waller Effect ended with them laying out Austin Theory as Grayson Waller watched on.

During the segment, Rollins announced that he’s “just days away” from being cleared to return to the ring. Rollins suffered a torn MCL and partially torn meniscus while facing Jinder Mahal on Raw last month.

Reigns vs. Rhodes for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship has been made official for WrestleMania 40. Rollins will defend his World Heavyweight Championship against Drew McIntyre.

WrestleMania 40 is a two-night event that’s taking place on Saturday, April 6 and Sunday, April 7.