In a recent episode of Friday Night SmackDown, Cody Rhodes stunned the WWE Universe by relinquishing his coveted WrestleMania 40 main event spot to The Rock, a decision that sparked considerable backlash among fans. However, the drama escalated to unprecedented levels at the WrestleMania 40 kickoff press event, unveiling a shocking uncensored exchange between The Rock and Triple H.
Tensions reached a boiling point during the press event after Cody Rhodes opted to select Roman Reigns as his WrestleMania 40 opponent and launched a scathing verbal assault on The Bloodline faction, igniting The Rock’s fury. In a dramatic turn of events, The Great One delivered a resounding slap across Cody Rhodes’ face, triggering a fiery confrontation.
As The Rock and Roman Reigns exited the arena, The Brahma Bull turned to WWE Chief Corporate Officer Triple H, issuing a stern directive to address the unfolding chaos. In a raw and unfiltered moment captured on camera, The Rock unleashed a torrent of expletives, including several ‘s***’ and even dropping an F-bomb, emphasizing his disdain for the situation.
“Have him talk s*** about our family again. I’ll slap his f****** teeth out.”
The Rock’s departure from the arena alongside Roman Reigns was accompanied by an ominous warning, leaving Triple H grappling with the aftermath of the explosive encounter.
In light of these developments, speculation runs rampant among fans regarding a potential tag team matchup on Night One of WrestleMania 40, pitting The Rock and Roman Reigns against Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins. However, the trajectory of this unfolding storyline will ultimately dictate the booking of this highly anticipated matchup in the weeks leading up to WrestleMania 40.
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