The WWE WrestleMania XL kickoff press event concluded with a surprising twist, as Roman Reigns and The Rock, accompanied by Paul Heyman, confronted Triple H backstage. The aftermath of this unexpected turn of events has now prompted a response from The Bloodline’s Wiseman.
The anticipated collision between the Samoan cousins at WrestleMania 40 took an unexpected turn when Cody Rhodes emerged, revealing himself as the challenger to The Tribal Chief. Reigns displeased with this revelation, proceeded to insult Rhodes and his late father.
This led to a heated exchange where The American Nightmare invoked The Bloodline’s ancestors. The situation escalated when The Rock intervened, delivering a slap to Cody Rhodes and intensifying the already heightened tension.
In the aftermath of the confrontation, The Rock, along with Roman Reigns and Paul Heyman, confronted Triple H backstage, urging the WWE Chief Corporate Officer to rectify the situation. The Wiseman shared a clip of this backstage encounter on his Instagram, providing a glimpse into the backstage turmoil.
Triple H later confirmed that Cody Rhodes would indeed face Roman Reigns at WWE WrestleMania 40. This announcement came after Rhodes made history by winning the Royal Rumble, signaling his intention to go after Reigns once again.
The initial assumption that The Rock had taken Rhodes’ spot was challenged when the American Nightmare reclaimed his position at the press event, asserting his matchup against The Tribal Chief at the grand event.
Despite the dissatisfaction expressed by Roman Reigns and The Rock regarding Cody’s decision, the match was officially confirmed by Triple H after the kickoff event in Las Vegas. The Rock, having seemingly confirmed his in-ring return after an eight-year hiatus, has already commenced training for the event. However, the opponent for the eight-time WWE Champion remains uncertain, adding an element of intrigue to his much-anticipated return at WrestleMania 40.
