The landscape of professional wrestling stands at a pivotal moment following The Rock’s calculated appearance on SmackDown. After announcing WrestleMania 42’s destination at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, The Final Boss unveiled a more immediate and intriguing proposition that could fundamentally reshape WWE’s power dynamics.
Current patterns suggest The Rock’s offer to elevate Cody Rhodes from champion to “his champion” carries deeper implications than initially apparent. Given The Final Boss’s position on TKO’s Board of Directors, this proposition bears striking similarities to the influential Authority faction that once dominated WWE under Triple H’s leadership with Seth Rollins as its champion.
Signs point to the potential emergence of a modernized version of The Authority, with The Rock assuming the corporate leadership role previously held by Triple H. The timing of this development appears strategic, as The Final Boss seeks to establish a new power structure heading into WrestleMania 41.
The stakes of Rhodes’s decision at Elimination Chamber extend beyond a simple alignment choice. Should the Undisputed WWE Champion accept The Rock’s proposition, it would mark a seismic shift in WWE’s power dynamics, establishing a new corporate regime with implications reaching far beyond a single championship reign.
While examining recent patterns suggests this dramatic realignment remains speculative, The Rock’s position within TKO’s corporate structure adds a compelling layer of authenticity to this potential power play. The wrestling world now awaits Rhodes’s response at Elimination Chamber, which could either cement or shatter The Final Boss’s vision for WWE’s future.
The Rock & Cody Rhodes Promo (2/3)
— Ali (@Legendshadow__) February 22, 2025
This gives me shades of the Authority pic.twitter.com/9v2U2g9Kve