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Cody Rhodes' WrestleMania Picks Spark Fan Controversy

4/15/2026

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Cody Rhodes listed his top five WrestleMania wrestlers on ESPN's First Take: Charlotte Flair, Randy Savage, Shawn Michaels, Roman Reigns, and Hulk Hogan.
He omitted The Undertaker and John Cena, drawing backlash from fans.
Fans criticized the list as invalid and a possible PR move ahead of WrestleMania 42.
The controversy highlights The Undertaker's status and his 21-0 WrestleMania streak.

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Cody Rhodes listed his top five WrestleMania wrestlers on ESPN's First Take: Charlotte Flair, Randy Savage, Shawn Michaels, Roman Reigns, and Hulk Hogan.
He omitted The Undertaker and John Cena, drawing backlash from fans.
Fans criticized the list as invalid and a possible PR move ahead of WrestleMania 42.
The controversy highlights The Undertaker's status and his 21-0 WrestleMania streak.