The WWE Universe was left buzzing following The Rock’s unexpected appearance on Monday Night RAW, where he made an unannounced entrance during the opening segment, engaging in a confrontation with Cody Rhodes.
Kicking off Monday Night RAW with the anticipation of WrestleMania 40 looming, Cody Rhodes delivered a fiery promo, asserting himself as the de facto “champion” in the absence of the reigning titleholder, Roman Reigns.
The Rock’s impromptu interruption of Rhodes sent shockwaves through the WWE Universe, igniting a flurry of reactions on social media as fans expressed their excitement and astonishment at the electrifying moment.
IF YA SMELL…@TheRock just shocked us all by showing up on #WWERaw!!! pic.twitter.com/4yu2b1uzCC
— WWE (@WWE) March 26, 2024
Amidst the fervor, praise poured in for Triple H’s ability to keep The Rock’s appearance under wraps, defying expectations set by the advertised lineup for the final RAW episode before WrestleMania 40.
Reflecting on The Rock’s storied career, fans reminisced about his last official match in 2016 and acknowledged his pivotal role in the WrestleMania build-up this year.
With The Rock teaming up with Reigns against Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins, speculation abounds regarding the implications for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship, poised to be defended under “Bloodline rules” should The Tribal Chief and The Rock emerge victorious.
DWAYNE JOHNSON IS ON RAW?!!!!
UNANNOUNCED??!!!!
— Humble Wrestling (@WrestlingHumble) March 26, 2024
Meanwhile, wrestling veteran Bully Ray floated the idea of a compelling segment between Stone Cold Steve Austin and Cody Rhodes ahead of WrestleMania 40, drawing on the historic rivalry between Austin and The Rock.
As Cody Rhodes aims to “finish the story” at WrestleMania 40 and dethrone Roman Reigns following their clash at WrestleMania 39, anticipation mounts for the culmination of this high-stakes showdown on the grandest stage of them all.
