WWE finally cancels WrestleMania 41 match involving The Rock after recent rumors
Dave Meltzer confirms that a match between The Rock and Cody Rhodes is off the table, but a clash with Roman Reigns remains a possibility.
Following the events of RAW’s debut on Netflix, WWE has scrapped its original plans for The Rock at WrestleMania 41. According to Dave Meltzer in the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, the planned match between The Rock and Cody Rhodes will not take place in Las Vegas.
According to company sources, as made clear, Rock vs. Rhodes, which was set to be this year’s planned WrestleMania main event, is not happening
The shift became apparent when The Rock appeared as a babyface on RAW, praising both Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes. This presentation surprised fans who had anticipated further development of the rivalry after Rhodes defeated Reigns at WrestleMania 40.
Despite the cancellation of this match, Meltzer suggests that a showdown between The Rock and Roman Reigns remains on the table.
The concept of Rock vs. Reigns, as multiple sources have informed us, isn’t dead. They could still do it in the future, potentially at WrestleMania. Another location is also an option, especially considering how much some venues are paying to host events. It depends on whether he’s willing and has time to undergo the training he feels is necessary at his age
The Rock Crowned Roman Reigns on RAW’s Netflix Debut
The possibility of a match between The Rock and Roman Reigns has been a recurring topic for recent WrestleManias. WWE nearly booked the bout for WrestleMania 40, but fan demand for Cody Rhodes to finish his story took precedence.
This week on RAW, after Roman Reigns defeated Solo Sikoa in a Tribal Combat match, The Rock placed the Ula Fala necklace on Reigns and embraced him, seemingly retiring his “Final Boss” persona.
The Rock’s in-ring return remains uncertain.