The Great One is back, and with him comes controversy. The Rock’s electrifying return to SmackDown ignited a firestorm of speculation, fueled by subtle gestures and cryptic messages hinting at a potential betrayal within The Bloodline.
During his promo, a seemingly innocuous act of pointing at Roman Reigns while promising to make “you” lose at WrestleMania sent shivers down spines. Combined with his distinct hand gesture during the family’s signature pose, fans wondered if The Rock is playing a double game?
Adding fuel to the fire, his post-show tweet calling himself the “devil” who “always speaks the truth, even when he lies” only deepened the mystery. Did he reveal his true intentions through wordplay, suggesting his target is Roman, not Cody Rhodes?
This potential shift from ally to adversary would be a seismic move, rewriting the narrative of The Rock’s return and setting the stage for a colossal main event at WrestleMania.
However, WWE’s master of manipulation thrives on ambiguity, leaving the audience on the edge of their seats.
He’s back.
Greatness sins.
Devil disrupts.
Always speaks the truth.
Even when he lies.
Record setting crowd.
Thank you SALT LAKE CITY.
Mana. Energy. Eruption. Chills.
~ people’s champ #smackdown @wwe @tkogrp pic.twitter.com/NZnL6lr0Kc
— Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) February 19, 2024
Meanwhile, the unresolved tension between The Rock and Cody Rhodes hangs heavy in the air. The slap heard around the world marked a stark shift in their dynamic, but no further interaction has occurred.
Will Rhodes seek retribution? Will their paths intertwine before the grandest stage of them all?
With two potential rivalries simmering, Wrestlemania promises to be a spectacle unlike any other. Will The Rock’s “truth” lead to a family fracture within The Bloodline?
Will he clash with Rhodes in a battle of generations? Or will he orchestrate an even more complex scenario, leaving the WWE Universe speechless?
Only time, and The Rock’s next cunning move, will reveal the answer. But one thing is certain: the Road to WrestleMania just got a whole lot more interesting, courtesy of The Great One’s return and the web of intrigue he has spun.
