The Rock made his shocking return on the latest episode of SmackDown, where he had a confrontation with current World Champion Cody Rhodes. 'The American Nightmare' is making WWE history and is ready to become an icon of this business, but he is aware that his reign could be at risk at WrestleMania 41.
The former AEW star will probably have to face a legend like John Cena in the most important event of the season and it will not be easy even for him to curb the ambitions of the leader of the 'Cenation', in his last career participation in the 'Showcase of the Immortals'.
Everyone knows that the champion from Boston wants to win his 17th world title before retiring from professional wrestling, so as to break yet another record he currently holds with Ric Flair.
The match between Cena and Rhodes has not been made official, but it is almost certain that John will emerge victorious from the Elimination Chamber match on March 1 after being defeated by Jey Uso at the Royal Rumble earlier this month.
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At the same time, fans are wondering whether or not The Rock will be present at Mania 41 and what his role will possibly be.
During the press conference after the last episode of the blue show, 'The Great One' responded with great sincerity when asked if a match between him and Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania 41 is possible: “In the world of pro wrestling, as everyone knows, it will culminate into a match. Whatever happens, it will end up in the ring.
What I really love about this rare air character of the Final Boss, it’s like this white whale unicorn, that the Final Boss and Cody Rhodes, it’s not about the WWE title, it isn’t about a match, it isn’t about bleeding or anything like that that’s part of our world. It never has to culminate into a match. That’s a very special place to be at, just think. Creatively, character-wise, just think of how much fun you can have.”