The triumphant return of The Rock to the WWE has ignited a wave of anticipation and excitement as the road to WrestleMania XL unfolds.
Amidst this fervor, a notable endorsement comes from none other than Maven, a former three-time champion, who lauds The People’s Champion and boldly predicts his presence in the main event of WrestleMania 40.
The storyline took a dramatic turn earlier this year when The Rock assumed a heel persona, triggered by Cody Rhodes’ disrespect towards The Anoa’i family during the WrestleMania Kickoff.
The iconic figure has emerged as a formidable obstacle in The American Nightmare’s journey to WrestleMania, throwing down a challenge to both Rhodes and Seth Rollins.
In a recent interview with Muscle Man Malcolm, Maven offered an intriguing perspective on the unfolding events in Philadelphia.
When asked about The Rock’s likelihood of headlining WrestleMania, the three-time WWE Hardcore champion expressed confidence, stating,
“Possibly? He will be the main event of WrestleMania. I’m just happy for his success. I tell people all the time, no one deserves the success they’ve had more than him. He’s truly the nicest guy, and what you see on TV, that’s him. He’s not putting up an act; he’s not putting up a front. That is really him.” [0:49 – 1:15]
The Rock’s alignment with Roman Reigns post-WrestleMania Kickoff further intensified the storyline.
The duo united against the affronts to their family from Cody Rhodes and World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins.
"Roman Reigns… I acknowledge you as my Tribal Chief"@TheRock just acknowledged @WWERomanReigns 🤯#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/FGfsIhN64a
— WWE (@WWE) March 2, 2024
In a surprising twist last month, The Rock fully embraced his heel persona, aligning himself with The Bloodline on an episode of WWE SmackDown.
This marked his first complete heel turn since his memorable feud with Steve Austin and Goldberg in 2003.
On a recent episode of WWE SmackDown, The Rock’s acknowledgment of Roman Reigns in response to The Tribal Chief’s loyalty challenge added an intriguing layer to the narrative.
The looming question now is whether Rhodes and Rollins will accept The Bloodline’s challenge in the coming week.
As the saga unfolds, the wrestling community is left pondering their thoughts on The Rock’s portrayal as a heel, a role that has brought a renewed energy to the WWE landscape.