The electrifying presence of The Rock lit up WWE SmackDown this week, as he unleashed a barrage of verbal firepower that left fans buzzing.
With a nod to nostalgia, he reintroduced his iconic Hollywood Rock theme and wasted no time in targeting some familiar faces.
Cody Rhodes found himself squarely in The Great One’s crosshairs, as he faced a scathing tirade that left no stone unturned.
“Just like Ja Morant, when he’s waving a gun.”
— The Rock#SmackDown
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The Rock didn’t hold back, labeling Rhodes as a “mistake,” born from a concoction of Dusty Rhodes’ legacy and a mixture of substances. It was a chilling warning that reverberated through the arena.
Even Seth Rollins wasn’t spared from The Rock’s verbal jabs, albeit in a lighter tone. Drawing a comparison between Rollins and his wife Becky Lynch, The Rock highlighted Lynch’s popularity, subtly pointing out Rollins’ struggle to command the same level of attention.
In a memorable line, The Rock quipped, “Cacklin’ and dancin’ is all that you do, no wonder your wife is more popular than you.” It was a moment that captured the essence of The Rock’s razor-sharp wit, punctuated with a promise to make Rollins’ championship reign disappear.
Despite the playful banter, Rollins likely remained unfazed by The Rock’s jests.
In fact, reports suggest that The Great One himself had requested to collaborate with Becky Lynch during the SmackDown on FOX premiere, where they joined forces to dispatch King Corbin.
King @BaronCorbinWWE just got DROPPED by #TheMan and @TheRock!#SmackDown @BeckyLynchWWE @FOXTV pic.twitter.com/cWLEDOYdNF
— WWE (@WWE) October 5, 2019
At that time, Lynch stood as WWE’s brightest star, further underscoring Rollins’ position in the spotlight.
Yet, it was The Rock’s verbal assault on Cody Rhodes that stole the spotlight, leaving an indelible mark on SmackDown. In comparison to the playful banter with Rollins, The Great One’s words carried a weighty significance, signaling a potential showdown on the horizon.
As the echoes of The Rock’s words lingered in the air, fans eagerly awaited what the newest Bloodline member had in store for his adversaries in the weeks to come.
