After the WrestleMania 40 day 1 tag team match between Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins vs Roman Reigns and The Rock, as the former lost to the latter, things took a major turn for Rhodes vs Reigns’ match on day 2. Now, set to be fought according to The Bloodline rules, Rhodes seems to be facing a major problem.
Previously, fans had expected the possibility of “Stone Cold” Steve Austin and John Cena making their way into the ring during the Rhodes vs Reigns match to help out Cody Rhodes. Although there were certain doubts about the involvement, Triple H’s recent cryptic tweet at exactly 3:16 PM EST has shockingly convinced fans that Austin will make an appearance.
Cody Rhodes vs Roman Reigns as per The Bloodline rules
After Cody Rhodes and Roman Reigns’ original encounter in the WrestleMania 39 main event, where the former lost to the latter, WWE offered another chance to the duo during this year’s WrestleMania 40. Building up the rematch between them after the tag team match between Rhodes and Seth Rollins vs Reigns and The Rock, WWE attracted all eyes to the match, set to happen on day 2.
However, things took a grave turn as Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins lost to Roman Reigns and The Rock. Now, the Rhodes vs Reigns match is set to happen as per The Bloodline rules, where Rhodes can face 2 on 1, 3 on 1, or even 5 on 1, and no one can do anything about it. Creating exceptional hype around the Rhodes vs Reigns match, WWE also hinted at the possibility of Stone Cold and John Cena’s return.
According to Bleacher Report, fans have been buzzing about the possibility of Stone Cold, aka Steve Austin and John Cena, making an appearance during Rhodes vs. Reigns to help out Cody Rhodes against Roman Reigns. With Triple H now at the helm of creative control and Cena and Austin being longtime rivals of The Rock, fans have been connecting the dots about their return.
Possibility of Stone Cold’s Return as per Triple H’s 3:16 PM Tweet
The possibility of Stone Cold’s return became even more prominent after Triple H shared a cryptic post at exactly 3:16 PM EST. Claiming that “no matter the outcome, after tonight… nothing will be the same”, Triple H’s tweet has sent fans into a frenzy.
Considering Steve Austin‘s 3:16 gimmick and connecting the dots with Triple H’s 3:16 PM. tweet, fans are now convinced that Stone Cold is certainly returning. Be it with or without John Cena, fans are now sure that the WrestleMania 40 Day 2 event will witness Austin helping out Cody Rhodes to take down Roman Reigns.
Tweeted at 3:16 👀pic.twitter.com/5vsMgCRLRK
— Vick (@Vick_8122) April 7, 2024
Now wait a damn minute… why the vid was posted at 3:16 PM?!?! 🤔
— The Wrestling Blog (@WrestlingBlog_) April 7, 2024
You better not mess this up…
Finish. The. Story. #WeWantCody pic.twitter.com/Re2uNk0Gut
— Eleanor (@Its_Eleanor) April 7, 2024
Posted at 3:16.
Stone cold steve austin incoming 💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔
Triple HHHH pls dont make roman reigns drop the title. Pls I Beg you😭😭😭😭
— Rakshit Shah – DUNKI (@rshah2611) April 7, 2024
Posted at exactly 3:16PM EST. https://t.co/7Y4HFwVtxs
— Wrestle Ops (@WrestleOps) April 7, 2024
Although this perception came straight out of Triple H‘s post, and there has been no official confirmation, things are getting super excited. Cena and Austin are legends in the wrestling world, and if they join forces with Cody Rhodes, then it will totally shake up the WrestleMania main event.
WrestleMania 40 streaming on Peacock.
