The Rock, in a recent discussion about his WWE return, delved into the success of embracing the heel persona and why it’s resonating with fans.
Initially met with skepticism when hinting at a potential match against Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 40, the decision to turn The People’s Champion into a heel has added an exciting dimension to the storyline, ultimately winning over the audience.
Appearing on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, The Rock expressed that returning to WWE as a heel was the right move, allowing him to voice opinions that connect with people.
Reflecting on a recent SmackDown clip where he playfully referred to Phoenix, Arizona, fans as ‘cactus-loving-cra**heads,’ The Great One chuckled about fans cheering despite the cheeky remarks.
“It is the best to go back to WWE in this Rock 10.0 version where I could become a heel and say the things that people want to say. And I went in and ‘It’s the number one city’ and ‘You cactus-loving-cra**heads,'” The Rock chuckled, “and then what I also said was ‘And every woman in here wants to go one-on-one with The Rock’ and all the women go crazy and I said ‘Now, settle down you cra**head Karens.’ And then they all cheered again!” [H/T WrestlingINC]
As The Rock gears up for WrestleMania 40, fans eagerly anticipate his return to the ring after a prolonged absence.
Set to make his third consecutive appearance on SmackDown, live from the FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee, The Rock is making waves.
Last week’s edition ended with a cliffhanger as tensions escalated following Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins accepting The Rock’s challenge for a tag team match at WrestleMania 40.
The intensity peaked when Cody Rhodes slapped The Great One in response to comments about him being a “mistake.”
With The Rock scheduled for the upcoming SmackDown episode, the anticipation builds regarding how The Bloodline will respond to the dramatic events of the previous week. The unfolding narrative promises an intriguing continuation, keeping fans on the edge of their seats.
