During Saturday’s WWE WrestleMania 40 (Night One) pay-per-view event, The Bloodline (The Rock & Roman Reigns) defeated Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins in the main event.
During the post-WWE WrestleMania 40 (Night One) media scrum, WWE CCO Paul “Triple H” Levesque revealed what impressed him most about Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s return to the ring on Saturday night.
Triple H said, “It wouldn’t be the physical part. He loves this and he’s going to throw caution to the wind and it’s going to be amazing and he’s going to go all out. When you’ve done this a long time, and you’re around it every day like that, you see composure in people that I can spot it in people now, it’s my job to spot it in people now to some degree now. I can spot it and tell you, who is comfortable, who is not, who is running through a bunch of stuff and doesn’t feel it, who is just doing things. The most impressive thing to me was his composure and his being in the moment, and his feel. I could see him feeling everything that was happening, I could see it resonating in him and I could see his composure. When you haven’t done this for awhile and adrenaline hits you and you’re in front of all those people, and you’re zoned in, it moves fast, and you move fast with it, and you think you’re not but you are, and it’s the thing that you see stars have been doing this a long time that have really gotten to that next level. There is a calm. He was calm. To be gone that long and to be that calm and that composed and in control and feel and let it happen and feel it and digest it and let it come out of you, not many people can do that.”
The Rock’s Impressive Return to the Ring at WrestleMania 40
In a highly anticipated match during WWE WrestleMania 40 (Night One), The Bloodline, consisting of Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Roman Reigns, emerged victorious against Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins in the main event. The Rock’s return to the ring after a significant hiatus left fans in awe, and WWE CCO Paul “Triple H” Levesque shared his thoughts on what impressed him most about The Rock’s performance.
Triple H acknowledged that The Rock’s physicality was not the most impressive aspect of his return. Instead, he focused on The Rock’s composure and ability to be fully present in the moment. Triple H explained that after being involved in the wrestling industry for a long time, he has developed an eye for spotting composure in performers. He recognized The Rock’s calmness and control throughout the match, despite the adrenaline rush and the pressure of performing in front of a massive crowd.
The WWE executive emphasized that when wrestlers have been in the business for a considerable period, they reach a level where they can maintain composure even in high-pressure situations. The Rock’s ability to remain calm and composed after being away from wrestling for an extended period impressed Triple H. He highlighted how The Rock was able to feel everything that was happening, allowing it to resonate within him and ultimately deliver an outstanding performance.
Triple H further explained that when adrenaline kicks in and wrestlers are zoned into their matches, everything moves fast. However, those who have reached the next level in their careers possess a sense of calmness amidst the chaos. The Rock exemplified this level of control, despite his absence from the ring.
The WWE CCO emphasized that not many individuals can achieve such composure after being away from wrestling for an extended period. The Rock’s ability to let the moment happen, digest it, and allow it to flow out of him showcased his experience and mastery of the craft.
The Rock’s return to the ring at WrestleMania 40 was a momentous occasion for both the fans and the wrestling community. His impressive composure and ability to be fully present in the moment demonstrated his enduring passion for the sport. As The Rock continues to make sporadic appearances in the WWE, fans eagerly anticipate witnessing more of his legendary performances in the future.