When it was announced that The Rock would be back on SmackDown, many assumed we’d finally understand his plans for WrestleMania 41, following his mysterious appearances on Monday Night Raw and NXT. Dwayne Johnson did share quite a bit during the February 21 broadcast, but much of it left fans puzzled about what he meant when he told Cody Rhodes he wanted his soul. That’s something monsters ask for, Rock.
It’s evident that The Rock will play a role in future WWE events, including WrestleMania 41, although his cryptic promo makes it challenging to understand the specific details. For a better grasp of what’s going on, take a look at the full promo below, where The Great One also revealed that WrestleMania 42 will be held in New Orleans.
Here’s another way to phrase the original sentence: I found there to be a lot of information on this topic, but I believe the WWE is considering two possible approaches when it comes to The Rock and WrestleMania. Here are my thoughts on what they might do, whether it’s a nostalgic throwback or an unexpected main event twist.
The Rock Is Setting Up A Storyline That Calls Back To The Attitude Era
In a nod to WWE’s past, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s final performance was filled with raw emotion, language, and blood – reminiscent of the Attitude Era. It appears that The Rock is looking back at his history and perhaps revisiting one of his iconic storylines with Vince McMahon. Could being “The Rock’s champion” imply that Cody Rhodes will serve as Johnson’s corporate enforcer, mirroring the role Johnson held for McMahon in the past?
It seems quite possible given the recurring emphasis on his role as a Board Director for TKO Group Holdings, the company’s proprietor, WWE keeps highlighting this. On the latest SmackDown episode, Nick Aldis informed Cody Rhodes that The Rock had taken him out of the main event, suggesting a decision beyond Aldis’ control. This narrative suggests that The Rock has significant influence, if not ultimate authority, within the WWE hierarchy, should he decide to exercise it.
Absolutely, it’s understandable that with Dwayne Johnson’s busy acting schedule, he can’t attend every event. Having someone like Cody as a representative could give The Rock a level of influence over WWE from a distance. This could potentially lead to Cody being seen as a corporate figure aligned with The Rock’s decisions. I must admit, the narrative intrigues me. I’m curious about how this story unfolds.
If Cody Rejects The Offer, The Rock Will Find A New Champion And Use Hi Influence To Secure A WrestleMania Main Event
It’s possible that Cody Rhodes might turn down The Rock’s offer to become his champion, and although he may not be pleased, The Rock accepts the refusal and moves on. Later, it will be revealed that he found another willing contender for the title, and more than that, The Rock utilized his influence to ensure a main event slot at WrestleMania for this newcomer. This situation would then lead to a triple threat match where Cody Rhodes must defend his title against the winner of Elimination Chamber and the champion chosen by The Rock.
Should WWE decide to go this way, I believe there’s a good chance they might extend an offer to CM Punk following his loss at Elimination Chamber. It’s no secret that for years, Punk has harbored the dream of main eventing WrestleMania but never got the chance. The Rock offering him such an opportunity would be hard to resist, and it could set the stage for a compelling heel turn by Punk heading into WrestleMania 41 as “The People’s Champion.” Would The Rock let Punk hold his championship aloft in the ring? That remains to be seen.
On Monday evening at 8:00 PM ET, we might gain a better understanding of The Rock’s recent promotions and offers during Monday Night Raw, which will be available on Netflix. Let’s keep our fingers crossed that there’s an organized strategy behind this, and it’s not just a hasty attempt to involve Dwayne Johnson in WrestleMania 41 at the very last second.
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