The WrestleMania 40 most important occasion image simply bought extra sophisticated. Expectations had been that The Rock vs. Roman Reigns could be formally introduced at Thursday’s press convention in Las Vegas, however Cody Rhodes threw a wrench in these plans.
A face-off between Rock and Reigns was the main promoting level for the WrestleMania 40 kickoff particular. Reigns declared Dwayne Johnson as his WrestleMania opponent. The 2 shared the stage as Rock detailed the wealthy lineage of their household. Sadly, it was onerous to listen to him over the refrain of “We would like Cody” and “Rocky sucks” chants. The optics of Rock returning and stealing a possibility earned by Rhodes soured followers over the past six days after Rhodes seemingly stepped apart for The Rock on SmackDown.
Rhodes interrupted the household reunion to a heat ovation from the Las Vegas crowd. Rhodes described the state of affairs as “bullshit.” Rhodes formally challenged Reigns to an undisputed WWE common title rematch at WrestleMania 40, a proper he earned by successful the 2024 Royal Rumble. Reigns and Rhodes traded barbs about their respective households. The Rock took umbrage with Rhodes talking about his family members and slapped Rhodes. A pull aside ensued with world heavyweight champion Seth Rollins, who was additionally current, shunning Reigns and Rock as Rhodes was escorted backstage.
Thursday’s press convention ended with out confirming the WrestleMania 40 most important occasion. It is unclear if the promotion will transfer ahead with Reigns vs. Rock, Reigns vs. Rhodes or each. WWE additionally appeared to tease a possible tag crew match pitting Reigns and Rock towards Rhodes and Rollins down the road.
WWE Chief Content material Workplace Paul Levesque posted on social media shortly after the press convention that Reigns would certainly face Rhodes at WrestleMania, making the state of affairs much more complicated.
The all-star presser additionally featured girls’s world champion Rhea Ripley participating in a verbal altercation with Becky Lynch. Bianca Belair additionally took the stage with CM Punk and Massive E performing desk duties. WrestleMania 40 takes place at Lincoln Monetary Discipline in Philadelphia.
