Roman Reigns has offered a response to The Rock’s recent “heel” message aimed at Cody Rhodes, further blurring the lines between hero and villain as they gear up for their upcoming appearance on WWE SmackDown.
The announcement came from Paul Heyman on February 9, 2024, revealing that both Roman Reigns and The Rock would make their return together on the February 16th episode of SmackDown. This revelation followed their seemingly aligned stance at the WrestleMania XL Kickoff Press Event, where family ties had them standing opposite Cody Rhodes and World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins.
In reaction to The Rock’s provocative post on X/Twitter directed towards Cody Rhodes, Roman Reigns responded with his signature gesture, the finger emoji, symbolizing his authority as the Tribal Chief.
The Tribal Chief’s original tweet can be viewed here:
— Roman Reigns (@WWERomanReigns) February 16, 2024
As anticipation builds for their appearance on WWE SmackDown, the unfolding events remain a mystery. Meanwhile, WWE legend Kevin Nash weighed in on the intriguing alliance between The Rock and Roman Reigns, noting the apparent shift in power dynamics between the two Samoan stars.
Despite Reigns preparing for his eighth WrestleMania main event, fans observed his somewhat subdued role compared to The Great One.
Drawing parallels, Nash likened Reigns’ position to that of Jimmy Uso in relation to The Rock. Reflecting on The Rock’s prowess as a heel and his ability to adapt on the fly, Nash asserted that Reigns, while a phenomenal champion, could never match The Rock’s level of charisma and skill.
“People forget how good of a f***ing heel Rock was,” Nash remarked. “People also forget how quick in Toronto Rock made the adjustment on Hogan when the building made the adjustment with Hulk… I’m sorry, man, and I think Roman’s been a great champion… I think he’s a star. He’s somebody that I would go pay and see, but not as much as Dwayne. He’ll never be Dwayne.”
As the Road to WrestleMania 40 progresses, the evolving dynamic between The Rock and Roman Reigns promises to captivate audiences and wrestling enthusiasts alike.
