At WWE WrestleMania 40, Roman Reigns was initially set to face The Rock in a highly anticipated dream match. However, fans’ strong backlash prevented the match from happening.
Cody Rhodes, who won the Men’s Royal Rumble, was scheduled to challenge Reigns at WrestleMania 40. Unfortunately, in a shocking moment, Rhodes stepped aside for The Rock, allowing him to face Reigns at WrestleMania 40.
Although fans wanted to see Reigns vs. The Rock, the storyline did not align well. Rhodes had earned his shot at Reigns but chose to let The Rock take his place. Fans reacted negatively, launching the #WeWantCody movement in support of Rhodes.
In the end, Rhodes secured his match against Reigns. With WrestleMania 40 now concluded, WWE has undergone significant changes over the past several months. With the recent developments in WWE, including the rise of the new Bloodline led by Solo Sikoa, fans are now speculating that The Rock could be the true leader of the faction.
This could set up a potential future match between Roman Reigns and The Rock, with speculations high among fans. Recently, Reigns commented on the possibility of facing The Rock.
Roman Reigns opens up about facing The Rock in a match
WWE Superstar Roman Reigns discussed the possibility of facing The Rock during an interview with Sports Illustrated. Reigns emphasized that WWE listens to its passionate fanbase. He stated, “We’re not being dictated to and we have a vision for where we’re trying to go, but we know who the consumers are and who are spending their hard-earned money. We want to satisfy those people.”
Regarding his opponent, Reigns commented, “We have to do it in a regard that is going to attract more eyes and bring more people in. Dwayne (Johnson aka The Rock) is always going to be in that role. He’s always going to be a guy that magnitizes and makes the broadcast even bigger. If that’s the case and the people want it. That’s what’s cool.”
Reigns also pointed out the impressive talent in WWE, mentioning how Cody Rhodes’ rise to prominence disrupted the potential match between Reigns and The Rock at WrestleMania 40. He expressed that if the fans want a match and The Rock is ready, a potential match could certainly happen in the future.
While Reigns is open to a match against The Rock, it remains to be seen if the Hollywood star will be available next April to make this dream match a reality at WrestleMania 41 in Las Vegas.
