On a recent edition of the “Busted Open Radio” podcast, WWE Hall of Famer Mark Henry weighed in on Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s recent WWE return, as well as his heel turn on the Road To WrestleMania 40.
The Rock has slapped Cody Rhodes and joined the Bloodline to reprise his heel gimmick from the late 90s.
According to Henry, The Rock and Roman Reigns might end up on separate pages heading into WrestleMania XL due to their egos.
You can check out some highlights from the podcast below:
On The Rock appearing in the leadup to WrestleMania: “[The Rock] wants to show evidence that his presence puts more asses in seats than anybody else. If there’s 15,000 this week, he wants 17,000 the week after. He wants to keep the building process going, and people are going to tune in to see what happens next.”
On the likelihood of conflict between Rock and Reigns: “There’s always gonna be multiple people trying to be that number one heel, and The Rock wants to be the number one heel because that’s just who he is. But the number one heel is Roman Reigns, and Roman Reigns and Cody [Rhodes] are the issue. I can see The Rock causing Roman Reigns to lose and then, thus, starting a riff between him and Roman and then that’s what makes The Bloodline fracture and put them against each other and now you get Roman Reigns vs. The Rock.”
The Rock’s recent return to WWE has caused quite a stir among fans and wrestling enthusiasts. The legendary wrestler and actor, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, has made his presence felt in the lead-up to WrestleMania 40, and his actions have sparked speculation about potential conflicts with current top superstar Roman Reigns.
On the “Busted Open Radio” podcast, WWE Hall of Famer Mark Henry shared his thoughts on The Rock’s return and the possibility of a clash between The Rock and Reigns. Henry believes that The Rock’s ego and desire to be the number one heel in the company could lead to tension between the two superstars.
According to Henry, The Rock wants to prove that his presence can draw more fans and increase viewership. He aims to keep the momentum going and ensure that more people tune in to see what happens next. This drive to be the biggest draw could potentially create friction with Reigns, who currently holds the title of the number one heel in WWE.
Henry suggests that The Rock’s interference could result in Reigns losing a match, leading to a rift between the two. This could cause The Bloodline, the faction led by Reigns, to fracture and pit them against each other. The outcome would be a highly anticipated match between Reigns and The Rock at WrestleMania.
The idea of The Rock and Reigns facing off in a high-stakes match is undoubtedly exciting for fans. Both wrestlers have proven themselves to be charismatic and talented performers, capable of delivering memorable moments in the ring. The clash between the established legend and the current top star would undoubtedly be a marquee matchup.
However, it remains to be seen how WWE will handle this potential conflict. The company has a history of building storylines around rivalries and personal feuds, often leading to epic showdowns at WrestleMania. If executed correctly, a feud between The Rock and Reigns could captivate audiences and generate significant interest in the event.
The Rock’s return to WWE has already generated a buzz, and his involvement in the Road to WrestleMania 40 has added an extra layer of excitement. Whether or not his actions will lead to a clash with Reigns is yet to be determined, but the possibility alone has fans eagerly anticipating what’s to come.
As WrestleMania approaches, fans will be keeping a close eye on the developments between The Rock and Reigns. The potential for a confrontation between these two larger-than-life personalities is undoubtedly a highlight of this year’s event. Only time will tell how this storyline unfolds and whether it will live up to the expectations of fans worldwide.