The Rock and John Cena Could Recruit Top Bloodline Member
WWE fans analyze potential storyline development as Roman Reigns’ upcoming SmackDown appearances might lead to shocking alliance with The Rock and John Cena.
Wrestling analysts are examining the possibility that Roman Reigns could become the third member of The Rock and John Cena’s emerging alliance following the events at Elimination Chamber 2025. The Original Tribal Chief has been absent from WWE programming since the 2025 Royal Rumble, with the company recently announcing his scheduled appearances for the March 21 and March 28 episodes of SmackDown.
The speculation stems from subtle visual cues displayed by The Rock during his segment at Elimination Chamber. The Final Boss made a distinctive two-finger gesture that contrasted with his three-finger signal from a previous appearance, potentially indicating plans to expand his faction beyond current members John Cena and Travis Scott.
This theory has gained traction among wrestling observers who note the logical connection between The Rock and Reigns as cousins within the Anoa’i family lineage. The Final Boss previously demonstrated respect for Roman by placing the Ula Fala around his neck during RAW’s debut on Netflix, suggesting a maintained relationship despite their past conflicts.
Further fueling speculation is footage currently circulating on social media from The Rock’s return at Bad Blood. In the clip, Reigns appears to tell Cody Rhodes, “That’s your problem,” while pointing toward The Final Boss, potentially foreshadowing knowledge of his cousin’s future intentions.
The historical animosity between Reigns and Rhodes provides additional narrative foundation for this potential alliance. Their previous championship rivalries established clear motivation for Reigns to align with forces opposing The American Nightmare, creating natural storytelling progression that could lead to a third encounter between the two competitors.
From a storyline perspective, The Rock’s recruitment of Reigns would position his faction as an even more formidable obstacle for Rhodes heading into WrestleMania 41. The addition would create compelling dramatic stakes while leveraging existing familial connections and rivalries that WWE has established over multiple years.
While this potential development offers fascinating creative possibilities for WWE’s largest annual event, it remains important to emphasize that this scenario exists entirely in the realm of speculation. The company’s actual creative plans for these performers may differ significantly from these projections as the WrestleMania 41 card continues to take shape in the coming weeks.
ROMAN WARNED CODY AT BAD BLOOD
— Two HEADS, One TABLE☝🏾☝🏽 (@TwoHeadsPodcast) March 2, 2025
“That’s your problem.”
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