The Rock, a prominent figure in the narrative leading to WWE Elimination Chamber, especially with his cryptic demand for Cody Rhodes’ “soul” and apparent suggestion for John Cena to betray Rhodes, was conspicuously missing from WrestleMania 41 and related proceedings.
Kevin Nash shared his insight into The Rock’s absence on a recent episode of his podcast, “Kliq This”. Nash offered an explanation, saying,
“Rock couldn’t show up because he was filming a Scorsese movie. The last time he appeared before filming ‘Hercules,’ he tore a muscle off his pelvis and cost the production million. Rock can say whatever he wants — ‘I didn’t want to mess up Cena’s moment’ — but he didn’t have a choice. Scorsese wasn’t going to allow it. I think they’re shooting in Hawaii. If they’re not actively filming, they’re definitely in pre-production. Whoever’s overseeing the film is not going to let Rock bounce around in a wrestling ring.”
It is worth recalling that The Rock experienced a severe injury at WrestleMania 29, resulting in a production setback for Hercules.
At present, The Rock is participating in an untitled mafia film project under the direction of Martin Scorsese. His co-stars for this project include Emily Blunt and Leonardo DiCaprio.
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