The Rock may have revealed his WrestleMania 41 participation and potential opponent
At WWE NXT New Year’s Evil, The Rock surprised fans by discussing his moment with Cody Rhodes on RAW, suggesting future plans.
The Rock made an impact during WWE RAW’s Netflix debut by praising Cody Rhodes, who was at ringside, and thanking him for his work over the past year. On the same night, he acknowledged Roman Reigns after his victory against Solo Sikoa in a Tribal Combat, placing the Ula Fala around Reigns’ neck.
However, his appearance at WWE NXT New Year’s Evil brought a new perspective on his future plans. During an intense promo, The Rock addressed fan reactions:
Last year, when I was face to face with Rhodes, everyone asked me to be nice to him. Now that I’ve finally praised him, they’re complaining that we shouldn’t be friends.
The Rock emphasized that he’s always several steps ahead of everyone, thanked WWE management and the audience before ending his appearance. Interestingly, he only mentioned the moment with Rhodes, despite having an equally significant scene with Reigns on the show.
Strategy for Netflix audience
The Rock’s temporary change in attitude on RAW might have been strategic. As a globally recognized actor and businessman, he represents a familiar figure to Netflix’s new audience.
WWE may have chosen to introduce Cody Rhodes, one of the company’s current top stars, through a positive interaction with The Rock, aiming to win over new viewers on the streaming platform.
The coming days should reveal more about The Rock’s plans and the possibility of a match with Rhodes at WrestleMania 41.