The Rock’s Finest Potential Opponents After WWE WrestleMania Win Over Cody Rhodes

The Rock made his triumphant return to WWE Saturday evening at WrestleMania 40, teaming with Roman Reigns to defeat Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins within the largest tag workforce match in occasion historical past.

The Closing Boss’ efficiency in Philadelphia proved that even at 51 years outdated, he’s nonetheless in a position to electrify audiences between the ropes.

On the heels of his in-ring return, who ought to be up subsequent to battle The Individuals’s Champion in a WWE ring?

The solutions are apparent and superior.

The argument could be made that Seth “Freakin” Rollins straight impacted the downfall of The Bloodline that occurred at WrestleMania.

Not solely did he be part of Cody Rhodes in battling Rock and Roman Reigns Saturday evening, however he was each bit the “defend” he promised The American Nightmare he can be in Sunday’s fundamental occasion.

Rollins straight led to Rhodes’ title win over Reigns and the tip his iconic 1,316-day run and can be the right first foil for The Rock on his path again to the WrestleMania fundamental occasion.

The Visionary can also be an all-timer with regards to in-ring efficiency. He’s a workhorse for the corporate, one thing he prides himself on, and would be capable of assist carry Rock to a worthy singles match.

The obvious alternative for Rock’s subsequent opponent is the brand new undisputed WWE common champion Cody Rhodes, with whom The Closing Boss shared the opening phase of Monday Evening Uncooked.

The seeds have been planted for a showdown inside the subsequent 12 months, probably subsequent 12 months’s WrestleMania 41. Extra importantly, it’s a logical subsequent step within the story’s development.

Rock beat Rhodes within the tag workforce fundamental occasion of Saturday, too, including credence to the concept that he ought to problem The American Nightmare sooner or later within the close to future.

WrestleMania, the place the story could be whether or not or not Rhodes can beat The Closing Boss, is the suitable setting for a match of that magnitude.

Particularly with the concept that Rock could make life a dwelling hell as a member of the Board of Administrators.

One of many key spots from the tag workforce fundamental occasion from WrestleMania Saturday was the errant spear from Reigns to Rock that left The Tribal Chief visibly shaken. It not solely put the heels in jeopardy of dropping the match, but additionally teased potential dissension between them.

Rock assuming management of The Bloodline in Reigns’ absence and altering how issues are executed, and even probably introducing new faces the likes of Jacob Fatu to the combo, is a good way to plant the seeds for The Tribal Chief’s return and battle with The Closing Boss for supremacy within the household.

Reigns vs. Rock might not have occurred right here in 2024, however it’s nonetheless a reputable, field workplace fundamental occasion that WWE completely should current sooner or later sooner or later. So long as either side are nonetheless open to it, after all.

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