More on the Cody Rhodes-Paul Heyman promo from WWE Raw
Added 2023-02-10 20:12:53 +0000 UTCThe Cody Rhodes and Paul Heyman promo was universally praised by fans, and it was backstage in WWE, as well.
The Rhodes and Heyman promo was said to be a beneficiary of WWE's much looser scripting since Vince McMahon stepped down from the head of creative. We're told that some of it caught Paul Heyman by surprise -- at least according to those close to him. Those close to Rhodes also stated they weren't sure if it had ever been communicated to Heyman how important the ECW bookings were to the Rhodes family in general. Those familiar with the inner workings of said promo claimed that Paul Heyman wrote his part of the promo, while Cody Rhodes wrote his, and it ended up coming together perfectly.
Beyond that, we're told that the the talent involved were very happy with the promo. As would be expected, higher ups and officials were also thrilled with both the content, and the fan reception to what is their premium match at WrestleMania.
One higher up in WWE said "Cody Rhodes is a star, and Paul Heyman is a starmaker. They were in a difficult position, and made something that seemed like a manufactured booking decision become a personal, WrestleMania main event if it ends up going that direction."
Comments
That's my point man, enjoy the ride BUT the timing of the Cody promo threw it off!! As you said "2 months ahead" that's the issue, Reigns & Sami is now not Cody...but whatever I don't watch wwe...that's what my man SSR & Denise are for, they watch so I don't have to 😁 it's just an opinion bruv it's all good...I thank you for your opinion...hopefully you continue to enjoy the E!
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2023-02-11 19:36:25 +0000 UTCMy man, these are stories that work. Proof? They have worked for decades within wrestling. While long term booking is great (Bloodline is an example), but you seem to want it to follow a singular track. Of course Cody is going to cut promos on Roman and Paul, because that is his opponent as of now. Were Sami to win, the promos would shift for the remaining build. It’s you who have tunnel vision and try to read 2 months ahead rather than just enjoy the ride.
Eric Justice
2023-02-11 18:31:45 +0000 UTCNah?!? So Roman can't get rid of Sami but his lackeys can? OK then that makes all the sense!!!
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2023-02-11 14:19:04 +0000 UTCNah
Leo Chirichiello
2023-02-11 13:55:09 +0000 UTCWell then whats the point you have to make the average joe believe there's a chance a Sami can win otherwise what the hells the point..cody didn't need inserted to the scenario...he had already won the rumble...felt like it was trying to steal the spotlight from Sami...the roman match should come after the tag...the head of the family should be the one to get rid of the sami "problem"
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2023-02-10 22:51:18 +0000 UTCWe all already knew Sami wasn't going to win, Jey turns on Sami setting up USOs vs Sami/KO at Mania
T Mar
2023-02-10 22:36:26 +0000 UTCReally should have left that promo until after chamber..basically said Sami ain't winning..especially with Cody's finishing line..too much mic time caused aew fans to turn on him...combine that with the fact that aew fans love wrestlers like sami..trouble. ..again should have left that until after chamber..it was a great promo no denying that!
S B
2023-02-10 22:14:20 +0000 UTCWhen you found out that wrestling has more than 1 royal family... but dad chose theirs...
Peter
2023-02-10 21:17:28 +0000 UTCI’m an AEW fan and really have been enjoying parts of WWE lately. Happy for the business overall it was a great segment.
Scott R
2023-02-10 20:41:52 +0000 UTCHeyman did look genuinely affected by what Cody said but he's also damn good at what he does, so who knows. It was a masterpiece regardless.
Scott Payne
2023-02-10 20:18:03 +0000 UTC
