# Cody Rhodes Shares Alternative Soul Storyline Idea

> Cody Rhodes reveals he'd have given his soul to Ava instead of The Rock.
- Title: Cody Rhodes Shares Alternative Soul Storyline Idea | Shortify
- Summary: Cody Rhodes reveals he'd have given his soul to Ava instead of The Rock. Cody Rhodes pitched giving his soul to Ava, The Rock's daughter, as an alternative…
- Keywords: cody rhodes, the rock, ava, wwe, wrestlemania 41, elimination chamber, nxt general manager, simone johnson, podcast, soul storyline, wrestling, feud
- Source: Wrestling On Fannation — https://si.com/fannation/wrestling/wwe/cody-rhodes-reveals-alternative-idea-for-his-soul-storyline-with-the-rock
- Published: 2026-09-16T15:11:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: cody rhodes, the rock, ava, wwe, wrestlemania 41, elimination chamber, nxt general manager, simone johnson, podcast, soul storyline, wrestling, feud
## WrestleMania 41 buildup
Cody Rhodes and The Rock had an unforgettable segment on the road to WWE WrestleMania 41.
## The Rock's soul request
The Rock approached Rhodes on the February 21 episode of SmackDown and asked for his soul.
## Rhodes' alternative pitch
Rhodes revealed he had a pitch to give his soul to Ava, The Rock's daughter instead.
## Podcast discussion
On Rhodes' podcast, guest Simone Johnson, formerly known as Ava, spoke about the idea.
## Rhodes' reasoning
Rhodes thought giving Ava his soul would have been a good spin and would have crushed the angle.
## Ava's perspective
Ava said she would have loved to do the angle but didn't know The Rock was returning that day.
## Current status
Ava left WWE in January and The Rock has been absent from WWE programming.
## Future uncertainty
Rhodes is currently in a feud with Randy Orton while The Rock's return remains unknown.
## Key takeaway

Cody Rhodes pitched giving his soul to Ava, The Rock's daughter, as an alternative to The Rock's request during WrestleMania 41 buildup.