Last night’s episode of SmackDown delivered a powerhouse showdown featuring The Rock, Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins, and Cody Rhodes, but not all words exchanged sat well with everyone, especially not with The American Nightmare.
Brodie Lee’s wife, Amanda Huber, took to social media to call out The People’s Champ after the episode. Yet, amidst the controversy, there was an unexpected defender: Ava, also known as Simone Johnson, WWE NXT’s on-screen general manager and The Rock’s real daughter.
Contrary to expectations, it wasn’t a member of The Bloodline who rushed to The Rock’s defense. Ava stood up for her father after Huber criticized him for mocking the age gap between Dusty Rhodes’ children, highlighting a similar age gap between The Rock’s daughters.
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In a pointed response, Ava dismissed Amanda’s criticism with a GIF, labeling her “a mark.” The incident underscores the strength of familial ties, revealing a deeper support network for Johnson and Reigns compared to Rhodes and Rollins, setting the stage for an intriguing WrestleMania 40.
Amidst the attention-grabbing promo by The Rock, the response to his challenge stole the spotlight. Last week, The People’s Champ issued a counteroffer to Cody Rhodes, challenging him and Seth Rollins to a tag team match on Night 1 of WrestleMania 40.
Seth Rollins And Cody Rhodes Accept The Rock’s Challenge For WrestleMania 40https://t.co/HD9jT8bKLQ pic.twitter.com/HpFx1COZto
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Teaming up with Roman Reigns, The Rock proposed high stakes: if Rhodes and Rollins win, The Bloodline will be barred from ringside during Cody’s rematch against Reigns on Night 2, but if they lose, it’s an all-out, anything-goes showdown, following Bloodline rules.
Rhodes and Rollins wasted no time in accepting the challenge, earning applause from the WWE Universe. With four megastars poised to clash, Philadelphia is set for a thrilling roller-coaster ride, promising fireworks in the ring.