Cody Rhodes has moved to shut down any notion of real-life friction with Travis Scott following one of the most talked-about celebrity moments in recent WWE history. Appearing on Complex’s “Sneaker Shopping,” Rhodes said there was “never any heat” between him and the rapper despite their explosive on-screen collision at Elimination Chamber 2025.
The segment in question saw Rhodes reject a request from The Rock for his “soul,” a refusal that triggered a brutal beatdown. The Rock was joined in the attack by a heel-turning John Cena and by Travis Scott, who delivered a shot to Rhodes that instantly became one of the most replayed moments of WWE’s 2025 storyline cycle involving Cena’s heel turn and The Rock’s return to prominence on WWE programming.
Despite the on-screen venom, Rhodes used the sneaker-focused interview to clarify that nothing carried over behind the curtain. According to both Fightful and Wrestling Headlines, Rhodes not only denied any lingering tension but said he would like to see Travis Scott return for another WWE program down the line, framing the Elimination Chamber angle as business rather than personal.
Wrestling Headlines also reported that Rhodes detailed what he did backstage immediately after the Elimination Chamber segment, though the specifics of that backstage moment were not elaborated upon beyond Rhodes confirming the interaction was amicable.
The Elimination Chamber angle marked a significant turning point in WWE’s early 2025 storytelling, positioning The Rock and a villainous John Cena against Rhodes heading toward WrestleMania season. Scott’s involvement, as a non-wrestling celebrity delivering a physical shot to one of WWE’s top stars, drew attention well outside the usual wrestling audience and became a reference point in conversations about WWE’s use of mainstream celebrities in storylines.
Rhodes’ comments effectively close the loop on speculation about any real animosity stemming from that night, while also leaving the door open for Scott to factor into WWE storytelling again in the future. No specific plans for a Travis Scott return were confirmed in Rhodes’ remarks.
