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"The Final Boss" called out WWE Champion Cody Rhodes, and over the course of a 25-minute segment, repeatedly told him he wanted Rhodes to be "his" champion. The encounter was ambiguous and uneasy, catching the attention of many.

Cody Rhodes faces a crucial decision to accept The Rock's lucrative offer at WWE Elimination Chamber 2025. The hints of a possible heel turn, the ambition for greater success, and a storyline against John Cena at WrestleMania 41 all contribute to the potential shift in Rhodes' career trajectory.