In a stunning turn of events, Cody Rhodes fearlessly confronted The Rock during this week's Friday Night SmackDown, ultimately delivering a resounding slap to The Great One. WWE has released exclusive footage capturing The Bloodline's reaction to this game-changing moment.

Friday Night SmackDown featured a highly anticipated face-off involving The Rock, Roman Reigns, Cody Rhodes, and Seth Rollins, following weeks of intense verbal exchanges. As Cody and Seth joined the ring, tensions flared, and Cody took the opportunity to address the unfolding situation.

During the heated verbal exchange over the challenge's stipulations, Seth launched sharp jabs at The Rock. However, The Great One remained composed, responding with personal attacks directed at Cody. Growing increasingly frustrated, Cody decided to mirror The Rock's style and deliver a decisive slap across his face as the show came to a close.

This act of retaliation by Cody Rhodes aimed to settle a score from a previous incident at the WrestleMania 40 kick-off press event. The unexpected slap sent shockwaves throughout the WWE universe and left fans eagerly anticipating the consequences of this escalating feud.

In response to Cody Rhodes' slap, WWE took to their official Instagram account and shared a backstage video of The Bloodline. All members, except Jimmy Uso, were visibly angry and frustrated by the turn of events. "#TheBloodline was LIVID following an unexpected SLAP from @americannightmarecody to @therock last night on #SmackDown 😡," the caption read.

However, instead of letting the situation escalate further, The Rock seized the opportunity to challenge Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins to a match at WrestleMania 40. The stakes are high as The Rock and Roman Reigns will face off against Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins in what promises to be an epic showdown.

As the narrative between The Rock and Cody Rhodes continues to unfold, WWE fans eagerly anticipate how the company will script and develop this high-stakes confrontation leading up to WrestleMania 40. The clash between The Bloodline and Cody Rhodes has captured the attention and investment of wrestling enthusiasts worldwide.

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