This included the superstar saying that his original pitch was to have Cody Rhodes turn heel, but once the WWE decided to have John Cena turn instead, he felt he wasn't needed in the story as he had been previously.

The real reason why WWE rejected The Rock's plan to turn Cody Rhodes heel in the lead up to WrestleMania 41 has been revealed. The Hollywood star had reportedly wanted 'The American Nightmare' to turn and join forces with him at March's Elimination Chamber ahead of his showdown with John Cena at WWE's biggest annual event.