In the latest episode of SmackDown, The Rock extended an intriguing offer to Cody Rhodes, setting the stage for a potentially explosive showdown at WrestleMania 40. The proposal? A tag team match pitting Rhodes and Seth Rollins against The Rock and Roman Reigns on Night One of the event.
However, the stakes were high, with The Brahma Bull adding a twist: If Rhodes and Rollins emerge victorious, The Bloodline’s interference would be barred from Rhodes’ subsequent match against Reigns for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship.
Yet, if the babyfaces falter, The Bloodline’s full involvement in the championship bout would be assured.
While Rhodes has yet to respond to The Rock’s proposition, speculation abounds regarding Reigns’ potential reaction. Observers noted a sense of unease in Reigns’ demeanor throughout the segment, hinting at possible disruption to The Rock’s plans in the weeks ahead.
Throughout the exchange, The Tribal Chief initially displayed frustration, exacerbated when Paul Heyman intervened to prevent his departure upon The Rock’s arrival.
However, the mood shifted when The Rock acknowledged Reigns, prompting a subtle smirk from the reigning champion.
Reigns’ apparent discomfort raises questions about the stability of The Rock’s scheme. Rumors of The Rock potentially betraying Reigns have circulated since the storyline’s inception.
While the two have appeared united, whispers persist of The Brahma Bull plotting against The Tribal Chief, with Reigns potentially devising countermeasures of his own.
Former WWE star Matt Morgan weighed in on the speculation, suggesting that The Rock’s enduring status as a beloved figure outside the WWE could influence his actions within the promotion.
Expressing a preference for The Rock as a heel, Morgan expressed concern that external expectations might compel him to revert to a babyface persona, potentially leading to a betrayal of Reigns.
Should such a betrayal occur, it would undoubtedly shake the foundations of Reigns’ reign as champion. As tensions escalate, all eyes remain on Rhodes and Rollins as they contemplate whether to accept The Rock’s challenge, setting the stage for a potentially seismic confrontation at WrestleMania 40.
