Last week’s WrestleMania XL Kickoff event in Las Vegas brought Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Roman Reigns to the forefront of WWE discussions. However, a WWE Hall of Famer has weighed in on how The Great One’s presence significantly overshadowed The Tribal Chief.
Anticipation was high among fans for The Rock and Roman Reigns to officially announce their showdown for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship at WrestleMania XL during last Thursday’s event.
Instead, the proceedings took an unexpected turn when Cody Rhodes interrupted, staking his claim for a spot at The Show of Shows.
Speaking on the Busted Open Radio, WWE Hall of Famer Bully Ray shared his observations, highlighting how The Rock’s commanding presence cast a shadow over Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes.
“Have you ever seen Roman Reigns look like a co-star in the last three years? Did you see him look like a co-star at that press conference?” questioned Bully Ray, drawing attention to Reigns’ perceived secondary role in the moment.
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Reflecting on The Rock’s ability to dominate the spotlight, Bully elaborated,
“Rock knows how to command the spotlight. He made every other man on stage look like boys because of his stature and because he knows how to stand and command a spotlight. I’ve never seen Roman look so secondary in my life.”
While the Kickoff event captivated fans, with The American Nightmare securing his spot against Reigns for WrestleMania XL and Seth Rollins adding fuel to the fiery exchange, Bully Ray underscored that Roman Reigns wasn’t the sole individual overshadowed by The Rock’s presence.
Notably, Bully highlighted how Dwayne Johnson’s confidence and star power diminished the stature of others on stage, including WWE Chief Content Officer Triple H. Even an authoritative figure like Triple H found himself outshone by The Great One during Thursday night’s proceedings.
“Rocky’s coming in and just taking over,” Bully remarked, emphasizing The Rock’s magnetic presence and impact on the event.
With The Rock and Roman Reigns set to share the stage on the road to WrestleMania, anticipation mounts for what lies ahead, with speculation rife about potential matchups, including a speculated tag team showdown involving Cody Rhodes and World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins on the first night of the grand event.
