The anticipation surrounding WWE’s upcoming SmackDown episode has reached a fever pitch, especially after The Rock’s shocking heel turn during the WrestleMania 40 Kickoff press event.
Fans are eagerly awaiting his first appearance on the blue brand alongside Roman Reigns, which has led to a surge in ticket sales as everyone is curious to see how this storyline unfolds.
While WrestleMania’s main event has already been announced, with Roman Reigns defending his Undisputed WWE Universal title against Cody Rhodes, there’s a lingering possibility of The Rock inserting himself into the championship picture.
This speculation stems from the events at the press event, where Reigns initially selected The Rock as his WrestleMania opponent before Rhodes intervened and challenged the Tribal Chief.
Tensions escalated when The Rock slapped Cody, prompting Seth Rollins to align himself with the Rumble winner in support. This alliance was further solidified on the latest episode of Monday Night RAW, where Rollins sided with Rhodes in his feud against The Rock and The Bloodline.
Seth Rollins JOINS ! Hands with CODY Rhodes against Roman Reigns & The Rock to form SHIELD 2.0 👀
Are we getting this Tag team match at WrestleMania 40 Night 1?#WWERaw #WrestleMania #CodyRhodes pic.twitter.com/9ThbW73bJi
— Rohan Verma (@realrohanverma) February 13, 2024
As SmackDown approaches, there’s speculation that The Rock might have ulterior motives, possibly issuing a challenge to Seth Rollins for the World Heavyweight title at WrestleMania 40.
However, the likelihood of this scenario coming to fruition is slim, given that the Men’s Elimination Chamber winner is set to face Rollins at the Grandest Stage of Them All.
In a video clip shared by WWE, SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis added to the excitement by confirming Roman Reigns and The Rock’s appearance on the upcoming episode.
Aldis playfully teased their culinary skills, suggesting that they enjoy cooking and hinting at a surprise he has prepared for them.
With the stage set for a showdown between The Great One and the Tribal Chief, fans are eagerly anticipating the upcoming SmackDown episode to witness the next chapter in this electrifying saga.
