Wrestling veteran Dutch Mantell shared his thoughts on The Rock’s potential role as the special guest referee at WrestleMania 40. The upcoming main event features Cody Rhodes challenging Roman Reigns for the Undisputed WWE Championship, a match sparked by The Bloodline’s controversial actions at the WrestleMania Kickoff press conference.
Mantell speculated that The Rock might position himself as the special referee, considering the history and dynamics involved. He questioned why, if Triple H had called out The Rock previously, he wouldn’t do the same in this scenario. Mantell acknowledged the wrestling fans’ refusal to overlook certain developments, leading to heightened scrutiny of storyline details.
Referring to a tweet from Cody Rhodes ahead of the press conference, Mantell expressed confusion, stating, “Remember the tweet Cody put out yesterday, ‘I’ve made my decision’? I didn’t understand that.” This highlights the intrigue and ambiguity surrounding the unfolding narrative.
Discussing WWE’s broader options with The Rock in the storyline with Roman Reigns and The Bloodline, Mantell emphasized the multiple doors open for various characters. He noted that the unexpected circumstances have led to a unique dynamic between The Great One and Reigns, opening up diverse possibilities for the storyline’s progression.
Mantell expressed satisfaction with Cody Rhodes being featured in the main event of WrestleMania 40 instead of The Rock. While acknowledging that he doesn’t comprehend the decision-making logic behind certain events, he expressed contentment with the current trajectory.
As the anticipation builds for WrestleMania 40, fans await the developments in The Rock’s involvement, especially with the scheduled appearance of The Great One, Roman Reigns, and Paul Heyman on the next episode of SmackDown. The intricate layers of the storyline, combined with the unpredictability of wrestling narratives, promise an engaging road to WrestleMania.
