Since the February 2nd episode of Friday Night SmackDown, The Rock has been intricately involved in the storyline alongside Roman Reigns and The Bloodline faction. This storyline reached its climax on both nights of WrestleMania 40 this past week.
At the Premium Live Event of WrestleMania 40 on Sunday, fans were stunned when both John Cena and The Undertaker made unexpected appearances. Their assistance proved crucial as Cody Rhodes secured a victory over Roman Reigns at the Showcase of The Immortals. With this triumph, The American Nightmare ascended to become the new Undisputed WWE Universal Champion.
The Rock then appeared on RAW this week and had a segment with Cody Rhodes and even gifted him something. Now it appears insane fan theory suggests that Roman Reigns vs The Rock could happen at WrestleMania 41.
Cody Rhodes Finally Finished The Story at WrestleMania 40
WWE WrestleMania 40 on Sunday delivered a ton of surprises that kept fans on the edge of their seats from beginning to end. The event commenced with unexpected appearances by industry icons like Stephanie McMahon, Bubba Ray Dudley, and Snoop Dogg, much to the delight of the audience. However, it was the main event that truly stole the spotlight.
In the fiercely contested Bloodline Rules match between Cody Rhodes and Roman Reigns, several stars emerged to ensure a fair competition for the American Nightmare to conclude his storyline. Among them were John Cena and The Undertaker, who made surprise appearances to assist Cody Rhodes in overcoming the Bloodline. Ultimately, Rhodes emerged victorious, defeating Roman Reigns to claim the title of Undisputed WWE Universal Champion and bringing an end to The Tribal Chief’s historic reign.
After the match reached its conclusion, Cena and other allies joined The American Nightmare in celebrating his historic victory, marking a monumental moment in WWE history. After all, Cody Rhodes finally finished his story.
Major Fan Theory Suggests Roman Reigns vs The Rock Will Happen at WrestleMania 41
During this week’s episode of RAW from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, The American Nightmare made his first entrance as the Undisputed WWE Universal Champion. Following an emotional moment with Triple H, who surprised him with a short video reviewing his career, Cody Rhodes expressed gratitude to the fans for their unwavering support. Rhodes also pledged to represent both the fans and his family with honor as champion.
To the surprise of the audience, The Final Boss appeared to confront the new champion. Although The Rock claimed to harbor no animosity and simply wanted to congratulate Rhodes, he hinted at a future pursuit of the Universal Championship after briefly exchanging titles with Rhodes.
However, the segment took an unexpected turn as The Rock presented Rhodes with a final mysterious gift. This exchange left Rhodes with a serious expression as The Rock exited the scene.
As per a theory given by Essentially Sports, The Rock may have taken decisive action when it comes to Roman Reigns, possibly even permanently. When The Brahma Bull handed Rhodes the ‘gift’ and remarked, “You don’t even have to open your hand to know what that is,” it suggests that the item is distinctive in shape, easily identifiable by touch. To add to that, The Rock’s statement, “Don’t ever break my heart again,” could allude to Roman Reigns disappointing The Rock by losing the fight.
Being the Tribal Chief carries significant responsibility, not just for the Bloodline’s pride but also for the entire Samoan family’s honor. In this feud, both cousins’ pride and the family’s legacy were at stake. Thus, The Rock might have confronted Roman Reigns backstage and possibly even banished him from WWE, providing him with a hiatus to focus on his health until his eventual return.
The act of gifting Rhodes the bead from Roman Reigns’s necklace could symbolize a passing of the torch, with Rhodes potentially being positioned as the new Tribal Chief. Or, it could signify that The Rock will ultimately ‘take care of’ Roman Reigns by squaring off against the former Undisputed Universal Champion at WrestleMania 41. Therefore, there are tons of possibilities and we have a year to think about what could happen.
