The Rock’s recent appearances on SmackDown have been the talk of the town, but interestingly, his WrestleMania 40 opponents hail from WWE RAW. Despite the possibility, it’s highly unlikely that he’ll make an appearance on the red brand.
Let’s consider the dynamics for a moment. Cody Rhodes willingly surrendered his main event position for The Rock, only for Seth Rollins to intervene and prevent The American Nightmare from doing so.
This move effectively inserted Rhodes and Rollins into The Bloodline Saga, disrupting The People’s Champ’s plans for dominance.
Given this scenario, it’s improbable that The Rock will divert his attention to WWE RAW.
He’ll likely maintain his presence on SmackDown, aligning with Roman Reigns’ Bloodline and engaging in verbal jousts with his challengers. Those daring enough to confront him or any Bloodline member can find them on the blue brand.
Expecting The Rock to make an appearance on RAW to confront Rhodes and Rollins might be setting the bar too high.
Moreover, SmackDown has always been synonymous with The Rock’s electrifying persona. His aura has been a staple of the show, and it’s unlikely he’ll transfer that energy elsewhere, particularly to the domain of his adversaries.
In the realm of wrestling, opinions vary. Wrestling legend Kevin Sullivan believes that the backlash against The Rock actually contributed significantly to the storyline.
“The ‘Cody Crybabies,’ I think that helped out, but the fans were pissed, and then you get to, the number one recognizable guy in the world comes out, cuts a hell of a promo as a babyface, and they boo him out of the building… it has snowballed into a movement.”
With The Rock and Roman Reigns slated for a tag team showdown against Seth Rollins and Cody Rhodes on Night One of WrestleMania 40, anticipation is at an all-time high.
