The latest episode of WWE SmackDown unfolded with a riveting clash as The Rock and Roman Reigns collided with Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins, setting the stage for an epic showdown at WrestleMania 40.
The atmosphere crackled with anticipation as Roman Reigns and The Rock made their grand entrances, only to be met with an unexpected interruption from the formidable duo of Rhodes and Rollins. Despite the absence of Rollins’ entrance theme, the crowd’s enthusiasm was palpable as they serenaded him with an impromptu rendition of his anthem.
Cody Rhodes seized the moment, expressing his gratitude for the opportunity to stand in the packed arena of Dallas, Texas. The anticipation among the crowd was palpable as they braced themselves for the impending clash.
Without wasting a moment, Rhodes addressed The Rock’s challenge and the high-stakes stipulations proposed for WrestleMania 40. Doubts lingered regarding The Rock’s authority to dictate terms, especially considering his recent acknowledgment of Roman Reigns as his Tribal Chief.
The Rock intervened, underscoring the significance of the proposed stipulations. With the fate of both teams hanging in the balance, he laid out the terms: victory for Rhodes and Rollins on night one would grant them liberation from the Bloodline, while triumph for The Rock and Roman Reigns would enforce ‘Bloodline rules’ on night two.
Asserting his authority as a member of the TKO Board of Directors, The Rock made it clear that he held sway over their destinies. However, Rollins wasn’t about to let The Rock dominate the conversation, dismissing him as a relic of the past.
In a bold move, Rollins accepted the challenge on behalf of himself and Cody Rhodes, dubbing it the “biggest tag match of all time.” Roman Reigns couldn’t resist poking fun at Rhodes, questioning his reliance on Rollins and taunting Rollins with the moniker of ‘crossdresser’.
As tensions reached a boiling point, The Rock and Cody Rhodes engaged in a fiery exchange, culminating in a dramatic slap from Rhodes as the show came to a close, leaving fans eagerly anticipating the showdown at WrestleMania 40.
