NoDQ Review 324: The Rock wants Cody Rhodes’ soul, Vince McMahon’s next rumored project, more

The Rock’s electrifying confrontation with Cody Rhodes on the February 21, 2025, edition of WWE SmackDown left us with more questions than answers. After declaring WrestleMania 42’s location and challenging Cody to be “his champion,” The Rock dropped a cryptic bombshell: he wants Cody’s soul. With The Rock confirmed to appear at Elimination Chamber in Toronto this Saturday, the tension is palpable. Will Cody bend to The Rock’s influence, or will this spark a defiant stand heading into WrestleMania season? We’ll speculate on whether this is building to a blockbuster match, a power struggle with TKO implications, or even a twist that reshapes the WWE landscape. The People’s Champ isn’t stepping back—what’s his endgame?

Vince McMahon’s exit from WWE hasn’t stopped the rumor mill from churning. At almost 80, the former mogul’s drive to conquer is legendary—could he still have one more wrestling chapter in him? Whispers of him starting a new company have surfaced, with alleged talks of cameramen and a potential FOX deal floating around. Is this just wishful thinking from fans, or could Vince defy the odds and re-enter the ring (figuratively, at least)? We’ll explore what a McMahon comeback might look like, the challenges he’d face in today’s wrestling world, and whether his legacy demands a final bow—or a bold new start.