During Friday’s electrifying episode of SmackDown in Salt Lake City, Utah, Roman Reigns made a jaw-dropping announcement, welcoming none other than The Rock into the prestigious Bloodline faction.
Sporting a look reminiscent of his Hollywood Rock days in 2003, The Rock embraced his heel persona, reminiscent of his iconic clashes with wrestling legends Hulk Hogan and Stone Cold Steve Austin during his early foray into acting.
🩸 "THE ROCK IS A MEMBER OF THE BLOODLINE." 🩸
…AND HE IS HERE RIGHT NOW! @TheRock has returned to #SmackDown! ✊😎 pic.twitter.com/WnCtxwf8ZP
— WWE (@WWE) February 17, 2024
The crowd in Salt Lake City found themselves at the receiving end of The Rock’s disdain as he unleashed a scathing tirade, clearly indicating that this version of him was not one to be trifled with.
This is NOT @TheRock we remember… 👀
This SOLD OUT #SmackDown crowd is getting RIPPED TO SHREDS TONIGHT. 🫢#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/pbScC6sGWn
— WWE (@WWE) February 17, 2024
Moreover, The Rock didn’t hold back in expressing his disapproval of the WWE Universe’s desire to witness Cody Rhodes culminate his storyline by facing Reigns at WrestleMania.
Blaming the fans for derailing what could have been a monumental WrestleMania main event, The Rock left no room for ambiguity regarding his sentiments.
"cOdY's gOtTa FiNisH tHe StOry" 😩@TheRock blames the WWE Universe for ruining what would have been "the biggest #WrestleMania main event" in history. #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/aLnNqQX1f8
— WWE (@WWE) February 17, 2024
In a bold declaration, The Rock asserted Rhodes as his primary adversary, vowing to thwart his aspirations of clinching the Undisputed Universal Championship at WrestleMania. With unmistakable conviction, he pledged to utilize every means at his disposal to ensure Rhodes left the grand stage empty-handed.
"IF YA SMELLLLL WHAT #THEBLOODLINE IS COOKIN' ☝️🩸✊@TheRock promises to do everything he can to make sure @CodyRhodes leaves #WrestleMania empty handed. #TheBloodline is back. 😳#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/SITh3wwdVe
— WWE (@WWE) February 17, 2024
With tensions escalating and the stakes soaring, all eyes are now fixed on the upcoming 40th edition of WrestleMania, slated to unfold on April 6 and 7 at Philadelphia’s iconic Lincoln Financial Field.
