At the WrestleMania 40 Kickoff, Cody Rhodes has officially chosen Roman Reigns as his opponent for the main event. This decision comes after a whirlwind of confusion and drama at the press conference on Thursday night, leaving fans questioning the allegiances of wrestling icons.
Initially, Cody Rhodes had announced his intention to step aside during this past Friday’s SmackDown, allowing The Rock to take on Roman Reigns in what could have been the biggest WrestleMania main event of all time, considering The Rock’s need to solve a dispute within The Bloodline. However, when it appeared Roman and The Rock were in cahoots to steal the spotlight at the Showcas of the Immortals, Cody flipped the script, invoking his right as the Royal Rumble winner to challenge Reigns directly.
The confusion surrounding this decision was evident both on and off stage. Backstage, Triple H seemed uncertain about the official announcements, prompting The Rock to admonish him and, in an unexpected turn, seemingly threatening repercussions from The Bloodline if the confusion about who was in the main event of WrestleMania 40 was not addressed.
One of the most significant developments of the night was the potential heel turn of The Rock. During the press conference, he cut a semi-heel promo, expressing his disregard for the Cody fans who tried to make “We Want Cody” trend. Instead, he declared his intention to main event WrestleMania with Roman Reigns, emphasizing their familial connection. The Rock’s aggressive confrontation with Cody, including a slap when Cody said their grandfather would be ashamed, left fans questioning whether the People’s Champion had officially turned heel.
The social media buzz surrounding these events led to an official confirmation from WWE that WrestleMania 40’s main event would indeed feature Cody Rhodes taking on Roman Reigns. Triple H officially announced it minutes after the press conference was finished. This announcement solidified the brewing conflict between Cody and The Rock, with Seth Rollins seemingly siding with Cody due to his disdain for The Rock’s sudden interference.
Where Does Everyone Else Go For WrestleMania 40?
If this is officially Roman Reigns vs Cody Rhodes, where does The Rock fit into all of this? Where does Seth Rollins factor in? Rollins was heavily used during this storyline, so it seems clear there’s a plan to involve him.
The storyline seems to blur the lines between real-life events and WWE entertainment, as it was revealed that The Rock had served on the Board of Directors for TKO on multiple occasions. This crossover between the real and scripted worlds has become a new trademark of WWE’s storytelling, adding an extra layer of intrigue to the unfolding drama.
As the road to WrestleMania 40 unfolds, the spotlight is firmly on Cody Rhodes and Roman Reigns, with The Rock’s unexpected heel turn adding a new dimension to the already intense build-up. The wrestling world awaits the clash between these iconic figures, as alliances and rivalries continue to evolve in this unpredictable narrative.
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