The Rock returns to WWE on the upcoming SmackDown in New Orleans, potentially changing WrestleMania 41 plans if he challenges Cody Rhodes. Such a development could force Triple H to make significant changes to the Men’s Elimination Chamber match stipulation.
Originally expected to announce WrestleMania 41’s location, The Rock hinted at more significant plans in an Instagram comment stating his return would be “detrimental to a certain someone’s life.” Given his history with Rhodes, speculation points to The Final Boss possibly leveraging his corporate position to insert himself into the WrestleMania picture.
If The Rock challenges Rhodes for WrestleMania, Triple H would face a dilemma regarding the Men’s Elimination Chamber match. Based on current developments, Triple H might change the Chamber match stipulation so the winner receives a World Heavyweight Championship opportunity at WrestleMania instead of challenging for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship.
This scenario could potentially lead to a Triple Threat match at WrestleMania with Gunther defending his World Heavyweight Championship against Jey Uso and the Elimination Chamber winner. Such a change would significantly reshape the WrestleMania card.
It’s important to note this scenario remains entirely speculative at this point, with The Rock’s actual intentions for his SmackDown appearance still unknown.