In an unforeseen turn of events, the plans for WWE WrestleMania XL have been shaken up due to a series of unexpected factors. The latest Wrestling Observer Newsletter has shed light on the twists and turns in Cody Rhodes' path towards his main event rematch against Roman Reigns.

According to renowned wrestling journalist Dave Meltzer, the decision to pit Rhodes against Seth Rollins was made following CM Punk's injury. However, WWE head of creative Paul "Triple H" Levesque intervened and devised a segment on the February 2 edition of "WWE SmackDown," where Rhodes stepped aside and endorsed Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson to face Reigns instead.

Levesque believed that Rhodes' endorsement would neatly tie up the storyline, but it received a predominantly negative reaction from the fans. This prompted a swift change in plans, with Johnson and his longtime writing partner Bryan Gewirtz proposing that The Rock should turn heel based on the crowd's response.

As a result, the WWE WrestleMania XL Kickoff press conference was altered, pitting Rhodes and Rollins against Johnson and Reigns. The original idea that there would be no Men's Elimination Chamber match at the next premium live event was also reversed amidst the evolving plans.

Initially, it was planned for Punk to emerge victorious in the Men's Elimination Chamber match. However, his injury at the 2024 WWE Royal Rumble forced the creative team to rethink their strategy.

The shifting landscape leading up to WWE WrestleMania XL has left fans intrigued, sparking intense debates among wrestling enthusiasts. As the journey continues for Cody Rhodes and his unexpected twists, anticipation builds for the marquee event.

It remains to be seen how these changes will ultimately affect the final WrestleMania XL card, but one thing is certain - the excitement and uncertainty surrounding the event have reached new heights. Wrestling fans worldwide eagerly await the grand spectacle that WWE WrestleMania XL promises to be.