Travis Scott’s recent involvement in a WWE Elimination Chamber segment has ignited a firestorm of discussion within the wrestling community. The incident centered around Cody Rhodes’s rejection of The Rock’s alliance offer, a decision that prompted The Rock to recruit John Cena.
What followed was a shocking turn of events, as Cena, fresh from winning the Men’s Elimination Chamber and securing a WrestleMania title shot against Rhodes, betrayed his long-standing heroic persona and launched a brutal attack on Rhodes.
The assault escalated into a violent spectacle, with The Rock employing a belt to inflict further damage. However, it was Travis Scott’s intervention that drew the most attention. His slap reportedly ruptured Rhodes’s eardrum, a severe injury that caused Rhodes to wear an earplug during his entrances for a while. This level of physical involvement from a non-wrestler has been met with significant scrutiny.
According to Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, the incident had sparked internal criticism within WWE. Some within the company have questioned the appropriateness of Scott’s role in the segment, expressing concern over the level of physical violence inflicted by a celebrity.
Despite the controversy, Scott’s connection to professional wrestling is strengthening. AEW’s Swerve Strickland revealed that Scott is actively training with WWE Hall of Famer Booker T, suggesting a potential desire to integrate himself into the wrestling world further. This training indicates a serious interest rather than a one-off celebrity cameo.
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Further fueling speculation, Dave Meltzer also reported that Scott is currently included in WrestleMania plans. While The Rock’s presence at WrestleMania is widely anticipated, Meltzer clarified that his involvement is not yet confirmed, leaving room for further developments.
Some WWE fans have had a complex reaction regarding Scott’s involvement. While some appreciate the crossover appeal and the mainstream attention Scott brings, others have expressed concern that celebrity appearances can overshadow the in-ring performers and, in Rhodes’ instance, negatively impact the product.
It’s unclear what WWE exactly has planned for Scott, although one could speculate that it would have to do with the main event of night 2 and being at ringside to witness Rhodes vs. Cena for the WWE Title.
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