WWE has significantly altered its WrestleMania 40 plans by replacing Cody Rhodes vs. Roman Reigns for the Undisputed WWE Universal Title. Instead, they have scheduled a match between The Rock and his cousin.
During Friday’s episode of SmackDown, Rhodes expressed his desire to take everything from Reigns but clarified that it wouldn’t happen at WrestleMania. He then introduced The Rock, leading to a tense face-off between The Rock and Reigns.
According to Dave Meltzer on the F4W Forum, this change in the main event was decided in the past few days. Rhodes vs. Reigns was the plan for Mania as of the night of the Rumble and Monday, but it was altered due to The Rock’s strong push for the match.
Rhodes will seemingly challenge Rollins for the World Heavyweight Championship at WrestleMania.
WWE Shakes Up WrestleMania 40 Plans: The Rock vs. Roman Reigns Replaces Cody Rhodes
In a surprising turn of events, WWE has made a significant change to its WrestleMania 40 plans. The highly anticipated match between Cody Rhodes and Roman Reigns for the Undisputed WWE Universal Title has been replaced with a showdown between two wrestling icons – The Rock and his cousin, Roman Reigns.
The unexpected alteration was unveiled during Friday’s episode of SmackDown, where Cody Rhodes made it clear that he intended to take everything from Reigns. However, he clarified that their clash would not occur at WrestleMania. Instead, Rhodes introduced The Rock, setting the stage for a tense face-off between the two legendary wrestlers.
According to wrestling journalist Dave Meltzer on the F4W Forum, this change in the main event was decided upon in the past few days. Initially, Rhodes vs. Reigns was the planned match for WrestleMania, as confirmed on the night of the Rumble and Monday. However, due to The Rock’s strong push for the match, WWE made the decision to alter their plans.
The Rock, also known as Dwayne Johnson, is a household name in both the wrestling and entertainment industries. With a successful career spanning over two decades, he has become one of the most recognizable faces in WWE history. His return to the ring at WrestleMania is undoubtedly a thrilling prospect for fans worldwide.
Roman Reigns, on the other hand, has been a dominant force in WWE in recent years. As a member of the famous Anoa’i wrestling family, Reigns has carved out his own path and established himself as one of the company’s top stars. His clash with The Rock, who happens to be his real-life cousin, adds an intriguing layer of family rivalry to their upcoming encounter.
The decision to replace Rhodes vs. Reigns with The Rock vs. Reigns has sparked excitement and speculation among fans. Many are eager to witness the clash between two generations of wrestling greatness. The Rock’s involvement in the match brings an undeniable star power and nostalgia factor to the event.
As for Cody Rhodes, it appears that he will now set his sights on challenging Seth Rollins for the World Heavyweight Championship at WrestleMania. This unexpected twist adds another intriguing element to the already stacked card for the grandest stage of them all.
WrestleMania 40 is shaping up to be a must-see event, with WWE making bold changes to its plans to deliver an unforgettable experience for fans. The clash between The Rock and Roman Reigns promises to be a historic encounter that will undoubtedly leave a lasting impact on the wrestling world.