WWE star Cody Rhodes has expressed strong confidence that WrestleMania 42 will become a sleeper hit, even as some fans have voiced frustration over the event’s card details still being unknown. Speaking ahead of the event, Rhodes highlighted the evolving creative approach led by Triple H during this year’s Road to WrestleMania, encouraging fans to remain patient as the show’s momentum builds.
Unpredictability May Drive WrestleMania’s Success
Rhodes emphasized that WrestleMania does not always require early, obvious headline matches to guarantee excitement. Instead, he pointed out the value of unpredictability in heightening anticipation, stating,
“Enjoy the season. It’s unpredictable this year. I know there’s a little bit of impatience in general, what are the matches — it’s a Road To WrestleMania and I think what Triple H will….I think there’s a sleeper WrestleMania emerging if that makes any sense. Sometimes the tenures are very obvious, sometimes the big staple pieces like John Cena’s final [Mania match]. I think we’re sitting on a sleeper mania here.”
– Cody Rhodes
This outlook suggests that WrestleMania 42’s appeal could stem from surprises rather than established headliners, creating a fresh and dynamic experience for the audience.
AJ Styles’ Influence on WWE and Wrestling Standard
During the same interview, Rhodes praised AJ Styles for significantly shaping modern professional wrestling. Rhodes noted that Styles had effectively completed a Hall of Fame-worthy career even before debuting in WWE at the 2016 Royal Rumble in Orlando, and that his continued runs further elevated the sport’s quality and competitive standard.
“He changed the way we do pro wrestling. And he also showed people what you can do — I felt like when he came back in Orlando for the Royal Rumble [2016], he could have retired around that period of time, and he had an entire two or three runs. And pound-for-pound, if we’re talking about the measuring contest and these things like that, pound-for-pound, that guy might be the strongest guy in wrestling. I mean, genuinely a super athlete.”
– Cody Rhodes
Confidence in WrestleMania 42’s Direction Moving Forward
As WrestleMania 42 approaches, Rhodes’ remarks reveal his belief that the event’s evolving card and pacing will culminate in a memorable show. His perspective underscores the potential impact of creative choices shaping a wrestling event that defies early expectations and successfully engages its fans.
