In a stunning turn of events on the road to WrestleMania 40, the WWE universe is buzzing with excitement as Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and Roman Reigns prepare for a colossal face-off.
The electrifying development unfolded following Cody Rhodes' triumphant victory in the 2024 Men's Royal Rumble match, earning him the coveted opportunity to choose his opponent for the headline event at WrestleMania XL.
Cody Rhodes, who recently etched his name in the WWE history books as the fourth player to clinch two consecutive championships, took center stage on Friday Night Smackdown to reveal his WrestleMania challenger.
While many expected him to set his sights on Roman Reigns, the reigning WWE Universal Champion, Rhodes surprised everyone with a twist in the tale.
In an unexpected announcement, Rhodes declared that he would not be challenging Reigns at WrestleMania, despite the tantalizing prospect of vying for the Universal Championship.
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"While I still plan on finishing the story, it won’t happen at WrestleMania. And that’s because another man is going to be there," Rhodes revealed, leaving fans on the edge of their seats.
As the anticipation reached its peak, the iconic figure of Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson made a surprise appearance. The atmosphere inside the arena became charged with excitement as The Rock exchanged handshakes with Rhodes and turned his attention to Roman Reigns, who stood defiantly across the ring.
The crowd erupted into a frenzy as The Rock and Reigns locked eyes, setting the stage for an epic showdown between two of the most revered WWE superstars. The stare-down between these titans sent shockwaves through the audience, with every spectator in the arena witnessing a historic moment as the two behemoths shared the same rink.
