As we previously reported here on eWn, The Rock vs. Roman Reigns is currently planned to headline this year’s WrestleMania 40 pay-per-view event. Of course, plans can change.
On Friday night’s episode of WWE SmackDown, Cody Rhodes revealed that he wouldn’t challenge Roman Reigns at this year’s “Showcase of the Immortals.” He then introduced The Rock.
The Rock took to Instagram to hype up his matchup with Reigns. The Instagram post featured some of the reactions to his surprise return on SmackDown during the segment with Reigns and Rhodes.
The Rock wrote in the caption, “This is gonna be so much fun. Long game.”
The Rock and Roman Reigns are scheduled for a WrestleMania XL Kickoff event on Thursday, February 8 in Las Vegas, NV. It’s rumored that WWE will officially announce The Rock vs. Roman Reigns match at the media event.
Logan Paul recently expressed his support for Cody Rhodes after the latter lost his WrestleMania 40 spot to The Rock despite winning the 2024 men’s Royal Rumble match.
Now, Ricochet and Matt Cardona have expressed their support for Rhodes. You can check out their tweets below:
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…#WeWantCody— Ricochet (@KingRicochet) February 4, 2024
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— Matt Cardona (@TheMattCardona) February 4, 2024
The Rock vs. Roman Reigns to Headline WrestleMania 40
In exciting news for wrestling fans, it has been reported that The Rock and Roman Reigns are set to headline this year’s WrestleMania 40 pay-per-view event. The highly anticipated matchup is expected to be a major draw for the event, but as with any plans in the world of professional wrestling, things can always change.
The announcement was made on Friday night’s episode of WWE SmackDown when Cody Rhodes, who was initially thought to be Reigns’ challenger, revealed that he would not be facing him at WrestleMania. Instead, Rhodes introduced The Rock, creating a buzz among fans.
The Rock himself took to Instagram to further hype up the matchup with Reigns. He shared an Instagram post featuring reactions to his surprise return on SmackDown during the segment with Reigns and Rhodes. In the caption, The Rock wrote, “This is gonna be so much fun. Long game.”
While the match between The Rock and Roman Reigns is already generating excitement, there are rumors that WWE will officially announce it at a media event scheduled for Thursday, February 8 in Las Vegas, NV. This announcement will undoubtedly add to the anticipation surrounding the event.
However, not everyone is thrilled with the change in plans. Cody Rhodes, who won the 2024 men’s Royal Rumble match, lost his spot at WrestleMania 40 to The Rock. This decision has sparked support from fellow wrestlers, including Logan Paul, Ricochet, and Matt Cardona.
Logan Paul recently expressed his support for Rhodes on social media, showing solidarity with him after losing his WrestleMania spot. Ricochet and Matt Cardona also joined in, tweeting their support for Rhodes using the hashtag #WeWantCody.
As fans eagerly await the official announcement of The Rock vs. Roman Reigns match, the wrestling community continues to discuss and debate the decision to replace Rhodes. The support shown by fellow wrestlers highlights the camaraderie and loyalty within the industry.
WrestleMania 40 promises to be an event to remember, with The Rock and Roman Reigns headlining the show. Whether you’re a fan of The Rock, Reigns, or Cody Rhodes, there’s no denying the excitement and anticipation surrounding this matchup. Stay tuned for more updates as WrestleMania 40 approaches.