The electrifying presence of The Rock continues to grace every episode of WWE SmackDown leading up to WrestleMania XL, and the latest installment did not disappoint.
The Great One had a lot to address regarding Cody Rhodes, Seth Rollins, and the residents of Phoenix, Arizona, and it seems his words resonated with a touch of truth as he took shots at the crowd.
Stepping into the ring following The Bloodline’s appearance on SmackDown, The Rock clarified his role at WrestleMania and responded to Rhodes’ challenge.
He escalated the stakes by proposing a tag team match for Night One of WrestleMania XL, all the while peppering his discourse with jabs at the attending audience.
The Rock didn’t mince words when taking aim at the WWE Universe in Phoenix, Arizona, suggesting it was a hotspot for c*caine and m*th use.
A fact-check by Fightful delved into the claim, revealing,
“According to American Addiction Centers, Phoenix does have the highest percentage of its population that uses c*caine and m*th. Phoenix has a population of 1.5 million people. According to the report, 15.1% have used m*th, while 23.3% have used c*caine.” [H/T: Fightful]
Responding to The Rock’s provocations on SmackDown, the newest member of The Bloodline called out Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins, challenging them to a tag team match at WrestleMania XL with significant stipulations for the WWE Universal Championship match on Night Two.
After WWE SmackDown, Cody Rhodes, in a post-show dark match, addressed The Rock’s comments about the fans.
Expressing his discomfort with The Great One talking negatively about the audience, Rhodes engaged in a humorous exchange with someone named Berkley, highlighting the unexpected turn of events.
Meanwhile, World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins responded with a touch of humor, offering a hilarious reaction to The Brahma Bull’s earlier statements. As the narrative unfolds, the anticipation builds for the impending clashes and revelations leading to WrestleMania XL.
