This year’s WrestleMania is going to be huge because Cody Rhodes is taking on the unbeatable Roman Reigns for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship.
However, this week’s Raw was intense for The American Nightmare. After a match between Jey Uso and Shinsuke Nakamura, things got chaotic when The Rock – who returned to team up with his cousin Roman Reigns – gave him a brutal beatdown backstage.
But, something brief happened during the beatdown that had fans talking non-stop. It hints that Rhodes won’t be facing The Tribal Chief all by himself.
The Rock Teases John Cena and Steve Austin’s WrestleMania 40 Return
After Jey Uso’s match with Shinsuke Nakamura, tensions escalated. Uso was facing off against Nakamura when suddenly, the Bloodline barged in.
Jey Uso’s brothers, Jimmy Uso and Solo Sikoa were out to hurt him before WrestleMania (perhaps trying to weaken him before the biggest wrestling event of the year match). But Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins stepped in to help out.
Things heated quickly as Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson joined in out of nowhere. The Brahma Bull unleashed a brutal attack on the 38-year-old, leaving him bloodied and battered. Fans were left wondering if Rhodes stood a chance after such a brutal attack.
But wait, there’s more to this story! While the camera captured the beatdown, fans noticed something interesting in the background. A poster featuring John Cena and Stone Cold Steve Austin briefly flashed on the screen. It might seem like a small thing, but fans are going wild with speculation.
Definitely not a coincidence pic.twitter.com/hbeXhh8EBY
— 🇪🇷🕊️ (@BetterCallAlba) March 26, 2024
So, could this mean that Cena and Austin might make a comeback to help Rhodes at WrestleMania? The excitement is through the roof as fans eagerly wait to see if their speculations come true.
Fans’ Reaction to John Cena and Steve Austin’s WrestleMania 40 Return
Fans have long clamored for the return of John Cena and Stone Cold Steve Austin, both longtime rivals of The Rock. With Triple H now at the helm of creative control (known for his attention to detail and use of symbolism), fans are connecting the dots.
They see this subtle hint with the poster featuring Cena and Austin as more than just a coincidence. Many believe it’s a clever foreshadowing of something huge—a monumental return at WrestleMania.
One fan expressed pure excitement, stating, “It is happening!” However, another fan offered a more cautious prediction. Check out some fan reactions:
In HHH's regime nothing is coincidence that you see on camera.
— 𝙳𝙹 𝙺𝚛𝚞𝚗𝚌𝚑 (@MainEventKrunch) March 26, 2024
Cena comes after Roman for revenge and Stone Cold goes face to face with Rock one more time
IF they show up
— CrispyWrestling (@CrispyWrestlin) March 26, 2024
Bro imagine the night 2 main event at the end of match, Triple h comes out and sends out Seth and Jey, then Cena’s music plays, and the glass shatters. Ten men in the ring
Cody, Seth, Jey, Cena, and Austin
And on the other side
Roman, Rock, Solo, Jimmy, and Drew
HOLY SH*T!!!— CJ (@WydSmurf) March 26, 2024
It’s happening for sure. But when you think Cody’s about to win someone from the bloodline side is coming too 😤😤😤😤
— Nav (@Navtreaks) March 26, 2024
Cena and Austin are legends in the wrestling world. If they joined forces, it would totally shake up the WrestleMania main event. With Roman Reigns backed by The Rock and the Bloodline, a team-up with Cena and Austin would create a dream match, setting the stage for an epic showdown unlike anything we’ve seen in a long time.
WrestleMania 40 will take place on April 6 and 7, 2024, at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia.
