“F**king blown away,” Dwayne Johnson finally breaks silence on Cody Rhodes seemingly handing him his WrestleMania spot

The Rock with his recent appearance has thrown the Cody Rhodes vs. Roman Reigns WrestleMania match completely out of the window.

“F**king blown away,” Dwayne Johnson finally breaks silence on Cody Rhodes seemingly handing him his WrestleMania spot

The Rock and Cody Rhodes (via WWE)

This week’s SmackDown concluded with Cody Rhodes and Roman Reigns inside the WWE ring. In a surprising turn of events, Rhodes announced their title match wouldn’t be at WrestleMania. Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson made a dramatic return, exchanging words with Rhodes before facing off with Reigns. After a tense moment, a WrestleMania press conference graphic appeared. Cody Rhodes potentially gave up his WrestleMania spot, and now The Great One has responded to this unexpected gesture.

Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson posted a video of the segment on Instagram, expressing his overwhelming appreciation for the incredible energy from the audience. He described the ovation as one of the loudest in his career, thanking Birmingham, Alabama, WWE, Cody Rhodes, and, most significantly, the fans. The Rock acknowledged the unbreakable connection and electric bond with the audience, emphasizing gratitude for the shared experience.

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The moment The Rock’s music hit, the crowd present at the venue erupted with excitement, going absolutely bonkers. Jumping with anticipation, the atmosphere became electrifying. When the two cousins finally came face-to-face, the crowd erupted in chants of “This is awesome,” intensifying the already charged-up ambiance at the venue.

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So f#%king blown away by this insane energy from the People. Undeniable - and one of the loudest ovations I’ve ever experienced in my career. Thank you Birmingham, Alabama, thank you WWE, thank you to the man himself, Cody Rhodes - and most importantly, thank you to the People. Our connection is unbreakable and our bond is ELECTRIC.
The Rock via Instagram

Nevertheless, the same level of enthusiasm failed to resonate among wrestling fans watching from home. Many expressed frustration, displeased with The Rock’s return, perceiving it as a forceful insertion into a match rightfully belonging to Cody Rhodes. These contrasting reactions underscored a divided sentiment within the wrestling community, injecting a layer of controversy into The Rock’s unexpected comeback.

The Rock and Roman Reigns are gearing up for a face-to-face encounter

As anticipation mounts for WrestleMania 40, the wrestling world is abuzz with excitement over a potential clash between two titans. WWE excitingly announces The Rock vs. Roman Reigns face-off at WrestleMania XL Kickoff fan and media event. The prestigious T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas hosts the live event, starting at 4 PM PT on Thursday, February 8th.

The Rock and Roman Reigns
The Rock and Roman Reigns(via WWE)

What adds to the excitement is that this event will be open to the public. Fans can witness the electrifying confrontation firsthand, as Peacock and various other platforms will stream the entire spectacle.

The announcement has sent shockwaves through the wrestling community. This intensifies the anticipation for WrestleMania 40 and leaves fans eagerly awaiting what promises to be an epic clash between two generations of wrestling greatness.

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