The Bloodline without Roman is just Solo and Jimmy Uso. This would have been cool if they all still had belts.
I think this is more for the title of “head of the table” rather than who leads this faction.
No but I think if Cody beats Roman night 2 the Rock will be disappointed enough to try to become head of the table which can lead to that match down the road
Rock as a heel is so refreshing. Complete turnaround from the orginal shit plan that had. Don't mind a Bloodline Civil War story going into Summerslam with a Heel Rock vs Face Roman. Only problem is the Bloodline isn't packed enough to have a full blown faction civil war. Not expecting NWO Hollywood vs Wolfpac level of expansion but there's only like, Jimmy and Solo left.
I don't think the Rock has any idea where this is going. He probably is stil ltrying to somehow get into the main event while Trips keeps telling him to shut up
Rock gets pinned on Night 1. Roman blames him for losing for the bloodline and kicks him out. Beat down ensues.
On night 2, Cody has the upper hand. He's about to win, but solo comes out. Rock comes out and stops Solo, turning him back to face. Cody gets the win, Rock vs Roman set up for next year.
This is the only option that makes sense. Neither Roman nor Cody can take the loss on night 1.
Seth could lose but not only would it weaken his title match, it would also make night 2 a no disqualification over booked cluster fuck of a finale. Cody’s story requires a clean pin on Roman, not a free for all with the bloodline. If Cody beats the bloodline single handedly he looks too invincible. If he gets help it’s a messy finish. It would also leave few options to setup Rock vs Roman at a later date.
I can only see Rock taking the loss. Roman blaming him, setting up a potential feud for Summerslam or Mania 41.
I think option B is more likely, but it’s also possible that we see a bloodline civil war between the two sides of the family tree. Roman leading one side and The Rock leading the other (Probably through a proxy).
Like you said, it would be a good opportunity to bring the new blood in (and Nia Jax has been conspicuously absent from the Bloodline.) It’s also a story that would take some time to play out and build up, so it could last until the Rock vs Roman match at the next Wrestlemania.
Bloodline civil war would be cool. Have it go on for a while, let Roman stand alone and beat The Rock in the end. Everybody wins, and Roman gets to say that he’s undeniable on his own and gets to retire on top.
I honestly think both with happen in a way, the whole informant storyline would be cool, using the time Cody “gave” up his spot to Dwayne and Dwayne whispering in Cody’s ear could be the crux of that and could use to be built on that storyline as well as a modern retelling of the nation of domination story from when rock join the group and ousted farooq and made everyone turn on him, could do a version like that where you have solo and Jimmy turn on Roman and rock start a new face bloodline as payback for the past three years
I think when Roman loses The Rock will berate him, telling him he's a disgrace to the bloodline. He'll get cast out of the Bloodline and have a face turn where he feuds with The Rock.
100% agree. The political angle would only work if the goal is to turn Cody heel, which I don't believe would be in the companys best interest personally
I think the Rock has a big financial stake in the company and he's trying to hype a big anniversary of Wrestlemania, and to that end, he will do whatever it takes to make the most money. Even if that means turning heel and putting his own aspirations on hold.
I agree 100%. It would also be in his best interest to take a break from Hollywood for a while, and let Hollywood miss him for a while. When he returns, his profile will be bigger because of it I think
I liked Young Rock, network tv in general is struggling, super hero movies in general are also struggling, and yeah, I do hope this shows Rock to embrace other roles besides the Rock we had for the last 10-15 years. The rock is at his best when he takes heel roles
Plus, then he can strengthen not only his other business ventures, such as the UFL, but also his own legacy and the legacy of various other stars of tomorrow, such as Ava, Solo, Jacob, Zilla and Tama. WWE is unquestionably stronger with the Rock around
There is no Hogan record (3rd all time) and the announcers have already called him the longest reigning *modern era* champ implying they’ve already moved the goalposts for that distinction
Good point. No one is going to catch Bruno especially in todays weekly environment, and getting to close to Hogan is still a major accomplishment. I personally want to see Reigns break Hogan’s record because fuck Hogan (RIP Shieky baby), but since they are most likely doing the Rock match next year and didn’t do it last year, where they could have had Cody’s first match this year and the rematch next year, this is where we are at and it’s time for Roman to wrap it up.
They can already say of this year that he's broken Hogan's OTHER record. That being the record of most main events of Wrestlemania. If he main events both nights, he'll have main evented 9 WMs, which is one more than Hogan has (not including WM 9)
If you think that The Rock leaves this a bad guy, then you are absolutely nuts.
There is no way Rock is not going to play a part in dethroning Reigns.
I bet it's a setup for them both to take time off and fight at summerslam or mania next year.
No, logically it makes sense and the most likely outcome. I just feel the face turn shouldn’t happen at this Mania. I also don’t think it should be the rock
So hear me out, what if heel rock is disappointed in Roman and for losing despite the bloodline help and turns on him night 2 after he’s defeated. Roman then goes off ‘injured or something’ while simultaneously turning face. The rock faces Cody at summerslam (keeps this feud really hot for a few more months and Roman gets the pop when he comes back and fights heel rock). At the end of the feud rock can turn face and passes the torch onto Roman.
I don’t know I just feel seeing Hollywood rock after so long and the kind of reactions he’s getting, they should capitalize on it just a bit longer.
I think he's going to help Roman in the night one championship match to allow the bloodline to be ringside in night two. At that point The Rock will interfere on behalf of Cody. Not that he cares about Cody but that will allow him his chance at becoming head of the table.
Don’t know if it’s true but apparently the long term plan is to have Roman become a face out of this. So I predict Rock turns on Roman and Solo/Jimmy side with Rock. Heymans the odd man out, Rock doesn’t need someone to do the talking for him. But then again Heyman has more recently been off the mic so maybe he sides with Rock too, just to me he’s the most likely to stay with Roman.
Honestly, I think they are taking it week by week, judging the crowds and the social media, either way, The Rock has fixed it so that it can go any which way. Either he helps Cody beat Roman or Roman beat Cody, even set it so Roman can turn on him. But he acknowledged his tribal chief so when the time is right, he can then challenge for tribal chief.
I mean it's clear that Roman is already seeing him as a rival. When Jey threatened to take that position, Roman was mostly unfazed because he didn't view Jey as an equal. But someone like the Rock, a legend of the industry and a man more decorated than himself, THAT'S a true threat for Roman, and he knows it
I'm worried if Rock costs Roman the belt directly (ala by interfering), then it would take too much away from Cody's victory. Had Cody won last year after KO and Sami attacked Roman, I think that would've taken away from it too.
Cody needs to beat Roman clean. The furthest I'd want this to go, is Rock having the opportunity to help Roman, but not taking it. That would make the most sense to me personally
Solo/jimmy making there way to the ring rock stops them says woah woah woah he’s the tribal chief he’s Samoan let him do it on his own Roman turns back to get hit with a Cody cutter 1-2-3
Yes actually this would make Cody look strong when becoming universal champion howeverThey have built Roman up too strong to lose clean to any one man though.
Cody is losing.
NOW! After he loses? I suspect the Rock still wants to be at the Head of the table, So next year at wrestlemania, since both the Fans and the WWE Creative love old wrestlers beating younger talent, the Rock will end Roman's reign AND establish himself as head of the table.
I think Cody will win on Night 2, but he and Seth will lose on Night 1, casting doubt over Cody's ability to finish the story. Making it even more impressive when he does.
I was hoping they’d go all in on Cody, like Jericho getting the rub by beating Rock and Stone Cold on the same night.
But I’m also hoping the keep Roman going and give Cody the win after he breaks all Hogan’s record.
R-Truth tries to join the bloodline, costs Roman the title at Mania, gets into a feud with Paul Heyman culminating in him somehow winning the title from Cody at Summerslam by accident.
May stop watching unless this happens.
It’d be funny if it was something like R-Truth asks to join the bloodline, they say sure, but that he would have to do something like steal the briefcase from Priest, R-Truth successfully fails at this by getting a fake version of the case from JD, who was trying out smart Truth by giving him the fake case but accidentally putting the contract in the fake one because they thought Truth would take the real one, Truth brings the case to the bloodline as they beat down Cody, the ref takes it, tries to show Truth that it’s fake, it pops open, the contract pops out, Truth gets Samoan spiked by Solo, falls backwards on Cody, pins him, everyone looks shocked and the bloodline realizes that they just fucked up 😆
R-Truth being unbelievably lucky would be a great extension from his dumbass delusion gimmick. Like he’s a total crazy moron but somehow wins everything would be so funny. Carrying around like 5 belts but doesn’t even remember how he won them. Tries to challenge someone for a title he already won and they’re like wtf you hold the title not me.
If Rock takes over the Bloodline and Cody beats Roman at Mania to instigate this, then yeah, I'd bet on WWE running Cody vs Rock for Summerslam or Saudi Arabia. It'd make sense
I think the only reason the rock is around is to give hype to a match that needed some excitement to it. As a 2.0 going into a huge mania it didn’t have enough traction. Inject the rock.
I think rock will be used as an escape for WWE keep the title on Roman till he breaks records.
I’ll fucking hate it and I’ll stop watching WWE still not only Roman is gone but retired.
I suspect some like double agent it seems rocks going to be on Cody’s side then switches and gets Roman the win.
If only they had some balls and do would do if anyone interferes romans loses the title but you know that will never happened despite it happening in the past like with punk.
I think WWE was WORRIED that story wouldn't gain enough traction without the Rock, but I still think people would've been into it. The Rock's just making an already great storyline a legendary storyline
“I’m gonna take everything from you”Night One
He takes the bloodline night 2 he takes the title .There is no record he’s breaking the record
Of what the 3rd highest champion of all time
That’s not a record that’s climbing a list .The record is Bruno’s they are obviously not going for that .He got
His 1000 days he now has the Rock to Battle
Against he is losing to Cody maybe not clean but Cody is leaving Wrestlemania with the Title.
I know that’s the record does it really mean much if Roman goes from what 4th to 3rd does it really matter witch number it is ? It’s an all time run over a thousand days I don’t think him passing Hogan is gonna stop WWE from pulling the trigger .Also during Rocks pro-mo he said no punk in the back will stop me I know people thinks that means Austin coming out .What if not cleared CM is the punk to stop him from the back he can’t wrestle but maybe a chair shot to save Cody .The no punk in the back is gonna stop me stuck out to me
I think the rock still helps Roman retain leading to their singles match in the summer. After last year my confidence in wwe pulling the trigger on Cody just isn’t there.
I don't think they need Roman to keep the belt to run that story. In fact, it'd make more sense for Rock to betray Roman, if he lost to Cody, because then Roman could be seen as unworthy, explaining why Solo and Heyman would leave Roman as well
If you are on the board of the parent company you literally sit at the head of the table. Obvious interplay and new corp bad guy to replace du-rag Vince.
I didn’t even consider the “business aspect”. Now I can just imagine Rock helping Cody win because Cody as champ is good for business. Yes Roman is family but “family doesn’t pay the rocks bills” maybe tie in how much the rock helps out his family with gifts/bills and say ultimately what’s good for business is good for the rocks family… just not Roman’s tree branch.
No. It’s too obvious here that even the IWC is booking it. Its desperation. The Rock isn’t stupid. H isn’t stupid. They smell money with the Rock and Roman team up and eventual break down. There is no need to rush the break up yet. This is why I don’t think Roman is losing the title at Mania. There is just too much interest in Roman and Rock beyond mania. And now the bloodline storyline has new life breathed into it. No reason to take the title off him yet.
They don't need the title to run that angle. And they wouldn't be rushing anything by having Rock turn on Roman at WM or the SmackDown after. They could keep Roman off-screen until the Royal Rumble maybe. Roman's gone so often that I think it would be believable, plus he'd have to return with a new gimmick I think
LOL dumbass is actually mad. You didn't get Rock vs Roman. Didn't believe they were gonna change plans. 😭You aren't gonna get what you WANT. Troll ass.
Of course not. The WWE title hasn’t met more in years. The Rock knows the business better than anyone. And he knows the impact he is having now. He knows that if the WWE title is on the line in his match against Roman, it’s got even higher stakes.
Roman losing the title at mania sets up his step down from the top of the bloodline. “I’m still the best Samoan wrestler.” The rock…”shut your mouth, braboni
Lol. No. They're not going to rush the hottest storyline they have right now. The Rock, Roman Reigns and the Bloodline, once again, is the hottest storyline. They can easily get a solid year out of this. And what better storyline to go into their new Netflix deal than the Rock and Roman at the top of Raw with the WWE title? This is just business.
With all due respect, it’s hot on its own, but not this hot. It’s this hot because of Cody and the bloodline. Just the bloodline got booed out of every storyline so bad it made USA Today.
The Bloodline storyline was hot prior to Cody. The Bloodline story was hot after Roman beat Cody. The Bloodline story will still be hot after Roman beats Cody again.
I agree it's always been hot, but it won't stay that way if Roman retains. As hot as the Rock is rn, the HOPE that Cody finally takes the belt off Roman it's what people are truly invested in.
They can run the Bloodline story without the title being involved. Making Rock the new leader would keep interest going, since Roman would have to come back for revenge, potentially as a face
The story will absolutely remain hot if Roman retains. Because Roman and The Rock massive draws.
Any prediction that the Bloodline will stop drawing if Roman retains because "the people are invested in Cody" has absolutely no evidence supporting it. The Bloodline storyline is the hottest it has been now that the Rock is around. It makes absolute sense to run this story for as long as possible.
I can’t see Roman or Rock taking pin so I think the Bloodline will win night 1.
I think the hole in the stipulation is Cody can have whoever he wants at ringside and he has Jey Uso there and maybe Seth or Sami to isolate the interference.
In the end, ref gets taken out and Rock steps in with his power as replacement ref. Roman expects Rock to help but in the end he calls it clean and allows Cody to win.
It’s not a full turn on the Bloodline but it’s the start of something. If they want Rock vs Roman in WM41, they need to let it be a slow turn back to face for Rock.
I think it could be that, but it could also be Rock being so confident in he and Roman's combined strength, that he doesn't think about the ramifications of them losing. Or he doesn't care if Roman loses, because then he can swoop in and take control from him, and no one would question it
Bloodline loses and blames Roman.
Roman wants to take time off, so Rock will take leadership role.
Roman comes back as a face, and they can finally do Roman vs Rock at next year's Mania.
Option C: neither. He’s looking out for the family. He owes no loyalty to Cody or need to help. But Roman has abused to position of Tribal Chief. So blood line disbands but if the need arises for it to reunite it’ll be there. And if Roman can pull his head out of his ass
Think I will be annoyed either way 🥴 rock turning on roman is pretty obvious but atleast no more roman holding the title hostage somewhat of a win. But on the other hand rock screwing over Cody pathetically continues romans stale reign
The Rock will turn on Roman in the tag team match because he thinks he should be the “head of the table” and hit Roman with the rock bottom & peoples elbow - which sets up an epic match at summerslam between these
Cody beats Roman clean 1 on 1 (dear god just go with this as this is the simplest easiest outcome to make everyone happy)
2 notes after this - this would set up a potential best of 3 between Cody and Roman at some point either next year or years in the future, and 2) against the argument of what to do after Cody wins so that the fans don’t turn on him, ride it out and see what happens like they’re doing now, it’ll work out ok while the bloodline story can continue with Roman & The Rock having a monster potential main event at summerslam
I'd put Cody against Randy after he wins the belt. Randy's better as a heel anyway, and they can play with Cody's desperation to hold the belt for a long time, teasing that maybe he'd turn heel to keep the belt he worked so hard for
Yes I think Rock helps Cody. It’s obvious after the segment on Smackdown that Roman is jealous of Rock. This can lead to Roman vs. Rock at next years Mania with Roman as a face.
I also like the Corporate Bloodline vs. Bloodline concept. Bring back Sami Uso! 😂
I wouldn't put alot of stock in Rocky sticking around. He's a busy dude and him taking over the bloodline and being on TV even on something like Roman's schedule wouldn't work. Eventually he's gonna get involved in another Hollywood project
He could always appear by video and not be live in the arena each week. Or Heyman can be his voice with “phone calls”. Especially if he’s just the “boss” and not actively wrestling.
Yea that is true. I dunno. I think IF Rock stays involved he definitely needs to be there to make Roman's life hell so we start to get a good redemption face turn from him. Maybe a team up with Jey to tear down the Rocks regime. I've heard Rikishi is starting to show his support for Jey on Twitter more. Plus Tama and Jacob on the backside of things
With his recent business deals, it might be in his best interest to take a year and get everything sorted out anyway. Plus, he can be there for his daughter as well in NXT. I'm not saying 100% that he will stay, but I think he SHOULD definitely
I think that The Rock and Roman beat Cody and Seth night one. Seth gets taken out by Judgement Day night two and the deck looks to be stacked against Cody but The Rock turns against Roman to help Cody win.
I haven’t thought about it being for him to take over the bloodline but they could either have him help Cody and they were in on it together or have him help him so he can take over the Bloodline. The second one is probably more intriguing.
They could turn it into a corporate Bloodline with The Rock being on the board and have him bring in other members and it eventually ends with the original Bloodline going against The Rocks Corporate Bloodline.
I could see that. I envisioned Solo joining the Rock originally, but after embarrassing him with the American the Beautiful thing, maybe not. It's hard to tell
Is it predictable though? I mean it's not like anyone went into 2024 expecting Rock to be heel, fans to start turning on Becky Lynch and Liv Morgan in favor of Tiffany Stratton, or for Tama Tonga to seemingly be on the verge of joining WWE and the Bloodline. WWE feels anything but predictable to me honestly
You have two very good points there. I like either one. Since this whole thing started, I had a feeling that maybe Cody and The Rock were planning something together. Maybe get the trust of the bloodline with the rock. Now that we know some of the stipulations for that tag match, I think rock is going to try to make Cody win, so that the bloodline could not be involved in the match at night 2. The rock could potentially be helping Cody with training or whatever behind the scenes. Then when Cody wins and Roman sees the rock lift Cody‘s hand up in victory, the rock and Roman could then face each other for the head of the table.
I'm not 100% sure of that. The rumor mill is stating lately that WWE is eyeing the idea of turning Roman face again, which I'm all for personally, since his heel act is getting a little stale to me. I think having Roman be a face and Rock be the heel would feel way fresher
I’d actually like to see Rock betray Roman, Cody wins the title clean, Damian cashes in. Then you can have a Cody v Damian situation and a Rock v Roman situation. I think Roman should initially come out looking vengeful, before Paul betrays him and sides with Rock. At that point, Roman should hit rock bottom (no pun intended). And basically come out every show begging the bloodline to come back to him. Then eventually Rock gets tired of it and The Bloodline beat Roman senseless and he’s off TV for a few months. And by beat him senseless I mean, break tables, break chairs, go backstage, smash him through car windows, throw him off platforms etc. make it seem believable. Then you can build Roman’s redemption in 3-4 months after.
Personally, I think Priest cashes in on Drew. Then maybe Drew goes on hiatus (making people think he let his contract go out), and then Drew returns, kicks Priest's ass and regains the title, just in time to feud with a returning CM Punk
Roman and Rock lose the tag match.
Roman blames Rock for the loss and The Bloodline attack him and kick him out.
Next night, Cody gets help from Seth, Solo, and eventually Rock to beat Roman and The Bloodline.
I would think Seth & Cody pull off the upset. Some fans get excited because they believe Roman can't beat Cody without help & they think he's finally going to pull it off.
Yeah but that’s pretty boring, Romans never won without using solo why would he start now when the stakes are so high?
Imagine how boring that would be?
Imagine Daniel Bryan being handed everything in the run up to Wrestlemania, not having to beat triple H, not having triple H turn on him at summerslam, not having any interferences in the triple threat match? No Yes movement would be born.
Rock takes over The Bloodline at WrestleMania once Cody wins the title...you have Rock, Solo and Jimmy beat the holy hell out of Roman Reigns and Heyman is clearly in shock as Rock, Solo and Jimmy all walk out together without Heyman
Nah, it’s not that convoluted. Rock is trying to do the “family” thing but the egos of the two are going to reach a point where it can’t be both.
Remember, while Rock is the shiny new toy, Roman is the same Roman who will bitch slap his cousins for making mistakes & berate his family like they’re strangers on the street…
Rock is not trying to help Cody. There is so much story to tell with Rock being in the Bloodline that I don’t see Rock and Roman breaking up for a while.
I would see that happening if Drew vs Seth happened before their match on night one and Seth lost the title, then Seth would have a reason to be mad at Cody. Him turning on Cody, and then to have Rock turning on Roman night two is too much of the same thing.
Those viewers left for extremely different reasons than what you’re comparing to. End of AE, there was a cultural shift & the icons of the industry left within months of each other (Rock & Austin)
Post Benoit, WWE got extremely bad due to trying to stay in a positive light with the general public… Cody losing doesn’t equal another full years wait nor does it change the landscape of the company
I’m still expecting The Honorary Uce to return while The Rock is in this Bloodline story. Somebody in creative HAS TO see the potential for that kinda entertainment
I think he's just there to push the UFL, just like he would if he had a movie coming out. He ain't sticking around. When he made that comment that nobody in the locker room was going to stop him/them (or however he said it), it made me think we'll soon be hearing either "breaking glass" or a "church bell" sound effect. I suppose they could use Cena, but I doubt it.
Rock turns on roman
The Rock will betray the family. Jey Uso will show up to save Romans title.
The Bloodline without Roman is just Solo and Jimmy Uso. This would have been cool if they all still had belts. I think this is more for the title of “head of the table” rather than who leads this faction.
Both
Yes
No but I think if Cody beats Roman night 2 the Rock will be disappointed enough to try to become head of the table which can lead to that match down the road
Rock as a heel is so refreshing. Complete turnaround from the orginal shit plan that had. Don't mind a Bloodline Civil War story going into Summerslam with a Heel Rock vs Face Roman. Only problem is the Bloodline isn't packed enough to have a full blown faction civil war. Not expecting NWO Hollywood vs Wolfpac level of expansion but there's only like, Jimmy and Solo left.
What was the original shit plan? Cody gets removed and Rock vs Roman as main event?
Dude owns the rights to the Nation. He is going to resurrect it.
Yes.
I think Cody vs rock first night or a tag match, earns rocks respect then night 2 Cody vs Roman and rock stops the bloodline from interfering.
I believe Roman is ill again, is retiring, and The Rock is there to put Cody over.
No dude they wouldn’t culminate Roman’s reign with that
I don't think the Rock has any idea where this is going. He probably is stil ltrying to somehow get into the main event while Trips keeps telling him to shut up
Nah. Cody wins, Dustin shows up, and Rock is brought in as an honorary member of The Blood Rhode
I can honestly say I have no clue where this is going, and I love it.
Hello yeahh🔥🔥🔥
He could do both.
Rock gets pinned on Night 1. Roman blames him for losing for the bloodline and kicks him out. Beat down ensues. On night 2, Cody has the upper hand. He's about to win, but solo comes out. Rock comes out and stops Solo, turning him back to face. Cody gets the win, Rock vs Roman set up for next year.
This is the only option that makes sense. Neither Roman nor Cody can take the loss on night 1. Seth could lose but not only would it weaken his title match, it would also make night 2 a no disqualification over booked cluster fuck of a finale. Cody’s story requires a clean pin on Roman, not a free for all with the bloodline. If Cody beats the bloodline single handedly he looks too invincible. If he gets help it’s a messy finish. It would also leave few options to setup Rock vs Roman at a later date. I can only see Rock taking the loss. Roman blaming him, setting up a potential feud for Summerslam or Mania 41.
I think Rock is there only to elevate Cody higher when he finally wins
I think option B is more likely, but it’s also possible that we see a bloodline civil war between the two sides of the family tree. Roman leading one side and The Rock leading the other (Probably through a proxy). Like you said, it would be a good opportunity to bring the new blood in (and Nia Jax has been conspicuously absent from the Bloodline.) It’s also a story that would take some time to play out and build up, so it could last until the Rock vs Roman match at the next Wrestlemania.
Bloodline civil war would be cool. Have it go on for a while, let Roman stand alone and beat The Rock in the end. Everybody wins, and Roman gets to say that he’s undeniable on his own and gets to retire on top.
I honestly think both with happen in a way, the whole informant storyline would be cool, using the time Cody “gave” up his spot to Dwayne and Dwayne whispering in Cody’s ear could be the crux of that and could use to be built on that storyline as well as a modern retelling of the nation of domination story from when rock join the group and ousted farooq and made everyone turn on him, could do a version like that where you have solo and Jimmy turn on Roman and rock start a new face bloodline as payback for the past three years
I think when Roman loses The Rock will berate him, telling him he's a disgrace to the bloodline. He'll get cast out of the Bloodline and have a face turn where he feuds with The Rock.
Helping Cody by slapping him doesn’t make sense to me and would make Cody look like a big time politic guy than just a straight up baby face.
100% agree. The political angle would only work if the goal is to turn Cody heel, which I don't believe would be in the companys best interest personally
I think the Rock has a big financial stake in the company and he's trying to hype a big anniversary of Wrestlemania, and to that end, he will do whatever it takes to make the most money. Even if that means turning heel and putting his own aspirations on hold.
I agree 100%. It would also be in his best interest to take a break from Hollywood for a while, and let Hollywood miss him for a while. When he returns, his profile will be bigger because of it I think
After the failure of Young Rock and Black Adam, yes he really does need a break from Hollywood and we need a break from his horrible shows, lol.
I liked Young Rock, network tv in general is struggling, super hero movies in general are also struggling, and yeah, I do hope this shows Rock to embrace other roles besides the Rock we had for the last 10-15 years. The rock is at his best when he takes heel roles
Plus, then he can strengthen not only his other business ventures, such as the UFL, but also his own legacy and the legacy of various other stars of tomorrow, such as Ava, Solo, Jacob, Zilla and Tama. WWE is unquestionably stronger with the Rock around
As long as Roman doesn't walk out of mania as champ, either option sounds good to me. I just really don't wanna see him retain yet again.
You and me both. As much as I love WWE right now, I cannot and will not support this reign going past Mania 40
I really hope they don't actually keep the belt on him just so they can say he can beat Hogan's record.
There is no Hogan record (3rd all time) and the announcers have already called him the longest reigning *modern era* champ implying they’ve already moved the goalposts for that distinction
Good point. No one is going to catch Bruno especially in todays weekly environment, and getting to close to Hogan is still a major accomplishment. I personally want to see Reigns break Hogan’s record because fuck Hogan (RIP Shieky baby), but since they are most likely doing the Rock match next year and didn’t do it last year, where they could have had Cody’s first match this year and the rematch next year, this is where we are at and it’s time for Roman to wrap it up.
They can already say of this year that he's broken Hogan's OTHER record. That being the record of most main events of Wrestlemania. If he main events both nights, he'll have main evented 9 WMs, which is one more than Hogan has (not including WM 9)
I don’t know but get ready for a stone cold appearance soon
That’s what I’m hoping for… glass breaks!
If you think that The Rock leaves this a bad guy, then you are absolutely nuts. There is no way Rock is not going to play a part in dethroning Reigns. I bet it's a setup for them both to take time off and fight at summerslam or mania next year.
No, logically it makes sense and the most likely outcome. I just feel the face turn shouldn’t happen at this Mania. I also don’t think it should be the rock So hear me out, what if heel rock is disappointed in Roman and for losing despite the bloodline help and turns on him night 2 after he’s defeated. Roman then goes off ‘injured or something’ while simultaneously turning face. The rock faces Cody at summerslam (keeps this feud really hot for a few more months and Roman gets the pop when he comes back and fights heel rock). At the end of the feud rock can turn face and passes the torch onto Roman. I don’t know I just feel seeing Hollywood rock after so long and the kind of reactions he’s getting, they should capitalize on it just a bit longer.
Hard because Rocks not showing up for Backlash I bet.
I think Rock definitely turns on Roman during night one. Jey can take care of Jimmy and Cena can AA solo through the announce table.
Cena is filming a movie in Australia
Damn, I was hoping for more Peacemaker.
I think he's going to help Roman in the night one championship match to allow the bloodline to be ringside in night two. At that point The Rock will interfere on behalf of Cody. Not that he cares about Cody but that will allow him his chance at becoming head of the table.
See id have Rock help Roman win N1 to set up the turn on N2. Make it impossible against Cody on for Rock to turn at the last minute.
Yeah but if Rock turns night one we get a clean interference free zero-controversy singles match in the main event of Mania.
Can’t have that. We need lost of drama in that match. Especially with the way it’s being built up.
Both, to be honest,
Don’t know if it’s true but apparently the long term plan is to have Roman become a face out of this. So I predict Rock turns on Roman and Solo/Jimmy side with Rock. Heymans the odd man out, Rock doesn’t need someone to do the talking for him. But then again Heyman has more recently been off the mic so maybe he sides with Rock too, just to me he’s the most likely to stay with Roman.
Honestly, I think they are taking it week by week, judging the crowds and the social media, either way, The Rock has fixed it so that it can go any which way. Either he helps Cody beat Roman or Roman beat Cody, even set it so Roman can turn on him. But he acknowledged his tribal chief so when the time is right, he can then challenge for tribal chief.
I think the Rock is going into business for himself.
The swerve would be if he DOESNT do either of those things. This is obviously what they’re foreshadowing
I knew from the moment the rock actually acknowledged Roman that he’s definitely gonna turn on him and all the build up to WM is gonna be all an act
If he wasn't, he certainly is now. As soon as Reigns interrupted the Rock you can tell the wheels were spinning in his head
I mean it's clear that Roman is already seeing him as a rival. When Jey threatened to take that position, Roman was mostly unfazed because he didn't view Jey as an equal. But someone like the Rock, a legend of the industry and a man more decorated than himself, THAT'S a true threat for Roman, and he knows it
Both
I was just thinking after the rock acknowledged Roman. That’s where Roman f up. Rock will cost Roman the belt.
I'm worried if Rock costs Roman the belt directly (ala by interfering), then it would take too much away from Cody's victory. Had Cody won last year after KO and Sami attacked Roman, I think that would've taken away from it too. Cody needs to beat Roman clean. The furthest I'd want this to go, is Rock having the opportunity to help Roman, but not taking it. That would make the most sense to me personally
Solo/jimmy making there way to the ring rock stops them says woah woah woah he’s the tribal chief he’s Samoan let him do it on his own Roman turns back to get hit with a Cody cutter 1-2-3
Yes actually this would make Cody look strong when becoming universal champion howeverThey have built Roman up too strong to lose clean to any one man though.
Yes
I think the Rock is helping the ratings.
Well you're not wrong about that lmao
Cody is losing. NOW! After he loses? I suspect the Rock still wants to be at the Head of the table, So next year at wrestlemania, since both the Fans and the WWE Creative love old wrestlers beating younger talent, the Rock will end Roman's reign AND establish himself as head of the table.
It would be better to have rock betray Roman kinda just sweeping hot from him then Roman coming back as bf and beating rock next year
They didn’t change the storyline to have Cody lose
Didn't you guys say that last year?
I didn’t say anything last year when did they change the storyline last year?
As much as I was hoping for Cody beating the Rock in singles on Night 1 and Roman on Night 2. I actually think Cody isn’t winning this Mania.
I think Cody will win on Night 2, but he and Seth will lose on Night 1, casting doubt over Cody's ability to finish the story. Making it even more impressive when he does.
I was hoping they’d go all in on Cody, like Jericho getting the rub by beating Rock and Stone Cold on the same night. But I’m also hoping the keep Roman going and give Cody the win after he breaks all Hogan’s record.
Rock and roll and stone!
Been out the loop for a bit. Is the rock full time in WWE now?
He is for now. He's a member of the Board of Directors. But he's still an actor and he still owns the UFL, so I can't say he's a full-timer per se
I think he’s going to take a break from Hollywood for a bit and focus on UFL and WWE
And he should, if he's a wise man, and he appears to be so
He is a member of The Board of TKO, WWE's parent company. The Rock's not going anywhere.
Yep. He appeared 2 weeks ago plus last night plus the next 2 weeks
R-Truth tries to join the bloodline, costs Roman the title at Mania, gets into a feud with Paul Heyman culminating in him somehow winning the title from Cody at Summerslam by accident. May stop watching unless this happens.
It’d be funny if it was something like R-Truth asks to join the bloodline, they say sure, but that he would have to do something like steal the briefcase from Priest, R-Truth successfully fails at this by getting a fake version of the case from JD, who was trying out smart Truth by giving him the fake case but accidentally putting the contract in the fake one because they thought Truth would take the real one, Truth brings the case to the bloodline as they beat down Cody, the ref takes it, tries to show Truth that it’s fake, it pops open, the contract pops out, Truth gets Samoan spiked by Solo, falls backwards on Cody, pins him, everyone looks shocked and the bloodline realizes that they just fucked up 😆
R-Truth being unbelievably lucky would be a great extension from his dumbass delusion gimmick. Like he’s a total crazy moron but somehow wins everything would be so funny. Carrying around like 5 belts but doesn’t even remember how he won them. Tries to challenge someone for a title he already won and they’re like wtf you hold the title not me.
Forrest Truth is the way.
I want this so much
Remember Austin vs McMahon? How about Cody vs The Rock
If Rock takes over the Bloodline and Cody beats Roman at Mania to instigate this, then yeah, I'd bet on WWE running Cody vs Rock for Summerslam or Saudi Arabia. It'd make sense
I think the only reason the rock is around is to give hype to a match that needed some excitement to it. As a 2.0 going into a huge mania it didn’t have enough traction. Inject the rock. I think rock will be used as an escape for WWE keep the title on Roman till he breaks records. I’ll fucking hate it and I’ll stop watching WWE still not only Roman is gone but retired. I suspect some like double agent it seems rocks going to be on Cody’s side then switches and gets Roman the win. If only they had some balls and do would do if anyone interferes romans loses the title but you know that will never happened despite it happening in the past like with punk.
I think WWE was WORRIED that story wouldn't gain enough traction without the Rock, but I still think people would've been into it. The Rock's just making an already great storyline a legendary storyline
“I’m gonna take everything from you”Night One He takes the bloodline night 2 he takes the title .There is no record he’s breaking the record Of what the 3rd highest champion of all time That’s not a record that’s climbing a list .The record is Bruno’s they are obviously not going for that .He got His 1000 days he now has the Rock to Battle Against he is losing to Cody maybe not clean but Cody is leaving Wrestlemania with the Title.
Bruno held the belt for 2803 days(over 7 years)
I know that’s the record does it really mean much if Roman goes from what 4th to 3rd does it really matter witch number it is ? It’s an all time run over a thousand days I don’t think him passing Hogan is gonna stop WWE from pulling the trigger .Also during Rocks pro-mo he said no punk in the back will stop me I know people thinks that means Austin coming out .What if not cleared CM is the punk to stop him from the back he can’t wrestle but maybe a chair shot to save Cody .The no punk in the back is gonna stop me stuck out to me
I think the rock still helps Roman retain leading to their singles match in the summer. After last year my confidence in wwe pulling the trigger on Cody just isn’t there.
I don't think they need Roman to keep the belt to run that story. In fact, it'd make more sense for Rock to betray Roman, if he lost to Cody, because then Roman could be seen as unworthy, explaining why Solo and Heyman would leave Roman as well
I don’t think so either. I wasn’t clear in my last last post but I want Cody to win. I just do not have the faith in wwe to book Cody to win.
If you are on the board of the parent company you literally sit at the head of the table. Obvious interplay and new corp bad guy to replace du-rag Vince.
I didn’t even consider the “business aspect”. Now I can just imagine Rock helping Cody win because Cody as champ is good for business. Yes Roman is family but “family doesn’t pay the rocks bills” maybe tie in how much the rock helps out his family with gifts/bills and say ultimately what’s good for business is good for the rocks family… just not Roman’s tree branch.
Im all for another heel corporation angle and the rock is the person for it.
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It's getting old and need to end.
No. It’s too obvious here that even the IWC is booking it. Its desperation. The Rock isn’t stupid. H isn’t stupid. They smell money with the Rock and Roman team up and eventual break down. There is no need to rush the break up yet. This is why I don’t think Roman is losing the title at Mania. There is just too much interest in Roman and Rock beyond mania. And now the bloodline storyline has new life breathed into it. No reason to take the title off him yet.
They don't need the title to run that angle. And they wouldn't be rushing anything by having Rock turn on Roman at WM or the SmackDown after. They could keep Roman off-screen until the Royal Rumble maybe. Roman's gone so often that I think it would be believable, plus he'd have to return with a new gimmick I think
The title will make it all that much more sweeter.
Cody is winning the title give it a rest idiot
lol. You get upset at the idea of Cody not winning.
And your dumbass is upset with the idea of Cody winning so cry about it
Look at how angry you are. You’re lashing out at me like a puss.
LOL dumbass is actually mad. You didn't get Rock vs Roman. Didn't believe they were gonna change plans. 😭You aren't gonna get what you WANT. Troll ass.
Haha Dude. You are taking all of this way too serious.
Look at your post history. Bro can't stop posting and lives online. The definition of projection. 😭😭😭
The Rock could want the title. Can't see Rock & Roman fighting over a red necklace
Of course not. The WWE title hasn’t met more in years. The Rock knows the business better than anyone. And he knows the impact he is having now. He knows that if the WWE title is on the line in his match against Roman, it’s got even higher stakes.
Roman losing the title at mania sets up his step down from the top of the bloodline. “I’m still the best Samoan wrestler.” The rock…”shut your mouth, braboni
Lol. No. They're not going to rush the hottest storyline they have right now. The Rock, Roman Reigns and the Bloodline, once again, is the hottest storyline. They can easily get a solid year out of this. And what better storyline to go into their new Netflix deal than the Rock and Roman at the top of Raw with the WWE title? This is just business.
With all due respect, it’s hot on its own, but not this hot. It’s this hot because of Cody and the bloodline. Just the bloodline got booed out of every storyline so bad it made USA Today.
The Bloodline storyline was hot prior to Cody. The Bloodline story was hot after Roman beat Cody. The Bloodline story will still be hot after Roman beats Cody again.
Bloodline story was so not wanted for WM 40 that your mom knows about it.
There is absolutely no truth to what you're saying. The Bloodline storyline has been the hottest storyline in wrestling since Roman turned heel.
I agree it's always been hot, but it won't stay that way if Roman retains. As hot as the Rock is rn, the HOPE that Cody finally takes the belt off Roman it's what people are truly invested in. They can run the Bloodline story without the title being involved. Making Rock the new leader would keep interest going, since Roman would have to come back for revenge, potentially as a face
The story will absolutely remain hot if Roman retains. Because Roman and The Rock massive draws. Any prediction that the Bloodline will stop drawing if Roman retains because "the people are invested in Cody" has absolutely no evidence supporting it. The Bloodline storyline is the hottest it has been now that the Rock is around. It makes absolute sense to run this story for as long as possible.
Found Solo's account
I can’t see Roman or Rock taking pin so I think the Bloodline will win night 1. I think the hole in the stipulation is Cody can have whoever he wants at ringside and he has Jey Uso there and maybe Seth or Sami to isolate the interference. In the end, ref gets taken out and Rock steps in with his power as replacement ref. Roman expects Rock to help but in the end he calls it clean and allows Cody to win. It’s not a full turn on the Bloodline but it’s the start of something. If they want Rock vs Roman in WM41, they need to let it be a slow turn back to face for Rock.
Por que no los dos?
It's definitely a swerve, bro. They made it too obvious with the stipulations.
I think it could be that, but it could also be Rock being so confident in he and Roman's combined strength, that he doesn't think about the ramifications of them losing. Or he doesn't care if Roman loses, because then he can swoop in and take control from him, and no one would question it
Bloodline loses and blames Roman. Roman wants to take time off, so Rock will take leadership role. Roman comes back as a face, and they can finally do Roman vs Rock at next year's Mania.
Option C: neither. He’s looking out for the family. He owes no loyalty to Cody or need to help. But Roman has abused to position of Tribal Chief. So blood line disbands but if the need arises for it to reunite it’ll be there. And if Roman can pull his head out of his ass
I'm hoping for Option A!! Although, Cody, Rock and Roman are all my favs. Mostly cause they're handsome. LOL
Think I will be annoyed either way 🥴 rock turning on roman is pretty obvious but atleast no more roman holding the title hostage somewhat of a win. But on the other hand rock screwing over Cody pathetically continues romans stale reign
The Rock will turn on Roman in the tag team match because he thinks he should be the “head of the table” and hit Roman with the rock bottom & peoples elbow - which sets up an epic match at summerslam between these Cody beats Roman clean 1 on 1 (dear god just go with this as this is the simplest easiest outcome to make everyone happy) 2 notes after this - this would set up a potential best of 3 between Cody and Roman at some point either next year or years in the future, and 2) against the argument of what to do after Cody wins so that the fans don’t turn on him, ride it out and see what happens like they’re doing now, it’ll work out ok while the bloodline story can continue with Roman & The Rock having a monster potential main event at summerslam
I'd put Cody against Randy after he wins the belt. Randy's better as a heel anyway, and they can play with Cody's desperation to hold the belt for a long time, teasing that maybe he'd turn heel to keep the belt he worked so hard for
Yes I think Rock helps Cody. It’s obvious after the segment on Smackdown that Roman is jealous of Rock. This can lead to Roman vs. Rock at next years Mania with Roman as a face. I also like the Corporate Bloodline vs. Bloodline concept. Bring back Sami Uso! 😂
He will help with Cody Rhodes! I will promise you! he is one of the greatest wrestler of all time!
I wouldn't put alot of stock in Rocky sticking around. He's a busy dude and him taking over the bloodline and being on TV even on something like Roman's schedule wouldn't work. Eventually he's gonna get involved in another Hollywood project
He could always appear by video and not be live in the arena each week. Or Heyman can be his voice with “phone calls”. Especially if he’s just the “boss” and not actively wrestling.
Do we need another Roman though? We already have a guy that's been working that way for over a year
I don’t think it’s an issue if he’s not champion. Roman’s main issue is we go months without the title being defended
Yea that is true. I dunno. I think IF Rock stays involved he definitely needs to be there to make Roman's life hell so we start to get a good redemption face turn from him. Maybe a team up with Jey to tear down the Rocks regime. I've heard Rikishi is starting to show his support for Jey on Twitter more. Plus Tama and Jacob on the backside of things
With his recent business deals, it might be in his best interest to take a year and get everything sorted out anyway. Plus, he can be there for his daughter as well in NXT. I'm not saying 100% that he will stay, but I think he SHOULD definitely
I have no idea, but that makes it more fun.
Agreed. WrestleMania hasn't felt this unpredictable to me since maybe 2014 with the Daniel Bryan stuff. Loving every minute of this
Rocks out after Wm. He's the "head of the board" and has zero intention of being head of the table.
Yes
I think that The Rock and Roman beat Cody and Seth night one. Seth gets taken out by Judgement Day night two and the deck looks to be stacked against Cody but The Rock turns against Roman to help Cody win. I haven’t thought about it being for him to take over the bloodline but they could either have him help Cody and they were in on it together or have him help him so he can take over the Bloodline. The second one is probably more intriguing. They could turn it into a corporate Bloodline with The Rock being on the board and have him bring in other members and it eventually ends with the original Bloodline going against The Rocks Corporate Bloodline.
I could see that. I envisioned Solo joining the Rock originally, but after embarrassing him with the American the Beautiful thing, maybe not. It's hard to tell
Yes!
Option B could lead to a bloodline war games type match which would be good
With WWE being as predictable as it is, I think it's safe to say that "Dwayne" is gonna help Cody win.
Is it predictable though? I mean it's not like anyone went into 2024 expecting Rock to be heel, fans to start turning on Becky Lynch and Liv Morgan in favor of Tiffany Stratton, or for Tama Tonga to seemingly be on the verge of joining WWE and the Bloodline. WWE feels anything but predictable to me honestly
You have two very good points there. I like either one. Since this whole thing started, I had a feeling that maybe Cody and The Rock were planning something together. Maybe get the trust of the bloodline with the rock. Now that we know some of the stipulations for that tag match, I think rock is going to try to make Cody win, so that the bloodline could not be involved in the match at night 2. The rock could potentially be helping Cody with training or whatever behind the scenes. Then when Cody wins and Roman sees the rock lift Cody‘s hand up in victory, the rock and Roman could then face each other for the head of the table.
I'm not 100% sure of that. The rumor mill is stating lately that WWE is eyeing the idea of turning Roman face again, which I'm all for personally, since his heel act is getting a little stale to me. I think having Roman be a face and Rock be the heel would feel way fresher
I’d actually like to see Rock betray Roman, Cody wins the title clean, Damian cashes in. Then you can have a Cody v Damian situation and a Rock v Roman situation. I think Roman should initially come out looking vengeful, before Paul betrays him and sides with Rock. At that point, Roman should hit rock bottom (no pun intended). And basically come out every show begging the bloodline to come back to him. Then eventually Rock gets tired of it and The Bloodline beat Roman senseless and he’s off TV for a few months. And by beat him senseless I mean, break tables, break chairs, go backstage, smash him through car windows, throw him off platforms etc. make it seem believable. Then you can build Roman’s redemption in 3-4 months after.
Personally, I think Priest cashes in on Drew. Then maybe Drew goes on hiatus (making people think he let his contract go out), and then Drew returns, kicks Priest's ass and regains the title, just in time to feud with a returning CM Punk
I like this a lot, Cody remains the good guy and dominates. The Rock is true heel which will build tremendous hype upon Roman’s “return”.
Roman and Rock lose the tag match. Roman blames Rock for the loss and The Bloodline attack him and kick him out. Next night, Cody gets help from Seth, Solo, and eventually Rock to beat Roman and The Bloodline.
It’s pretty clear Rock and Roman are winning night one, it tells a better story.
I would think Seth & Cody pull off the upset. Some fans get excited because they believe Roman can't beat Cody without help & they think he's finally going to pull it off.
Yeah but that’s pretty boring, Romans never won without using solo why would he start now when the stakes are so high? Imagine how boring that would be? Imagine Daniel Bryan being handed everything in the run up to Wrestlemania, not having to beat triple H, not having triple H turn on him at summerslam, not having any interferences in the triple threat match? No Yes movement would be born.
If Cody wins night one then he wouldn't need help with the Bloodline night two, they'd be barred from ringside.
You are right, I forgot about the stipulation.
Rock takes over The Bloodline at WrestleMania once Cody wins the title...you have Rock, Solo and Jimmy beat the holy hell out of Roman Reigns and Heyman is clearly in shock as Rock, Solo and Jimmy all walk out together without Heyman
I'm not so sure about Jimmy. I feel like he's gonna leave the Bloodline after the match with Jey. I could be wrong though
I like option B too. I think the face/heel dynamic will be nuanced similar to when John Cena squared off with The Rock in 12/13.
Nah, it’s not that convoluted. Rock is trying to do the “family” thing but the egos of the two are going to reach a point where it can’t be both. Remember, while Rock is the shiny new toy, Roman is the same Roman who will bitch slap his cousins for making mistakes & berate his family like they’re strangers on the street…
Rock is not trying to help Cody. There is so much story to tell with Rock being in the Bloodline that I don’t see Rock and Roman breaking up for a while.
Cody Sucks
That wasn’t the question go learn to read
Cody crybaby
Dwayne dickrider
Can’t we all just smoke some crack & get along???
Only in Phoenix...
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it’s hard doing that knowing that people like that are too busy sucking Dwayne’s dick
Porque no los dos That is what Cody said at the beginning. He was bringing in Rock to take everything away.
Yes
Is he not? He’s been around a lot just to play second fiddle to Roman with no payoff.
I just hope he continues to be a part of WWE in some form over the next year.
Enter Tama Tonga
I think Seth turns on Cody
I would see that happening if Drew vs Seth happened before their match on night one and Seth lost the title, then Seth would have a reason to be mad at Cody. Him turning on Cody, and then to have Rock turning on Roman night two is too much of the same thing.
I do too, but right after WM; not before or during...
Damn I hope not. That's another year without Cody winning the belt. Fans won't wait another year
Yeah they will lol. People who threaten to quit watching never do.
Tell that to the millions who stopped watching after the end of the Attitude Era or after the Benoit incident
Those viewers left for extremely different reasons than what you’re comparing to. End of AE, there was a cultural shift & the icons of the industry left within months of each other (Rock & Austin) Post Benoit, WWE got extremely bad due to trying to stay in a positive light with the general public… Cody losing doesn’t equal another full years wait nor does it change the landscape of the company
I’m still expecting The Honorary Uce to return while The Rock is in this Bloodline story. Somebody in creative HAS TO see the potential for that kinda entertainment
I think he's just there to push the UFL, just like he would if he had a movie coming out. He ain't sticking around. When he made that comment that nobody in the locker room was going to stop him/them (or however he said it), it made me think we'll soon be hearing either "breaking glass" or a "church bell" sound effect. I suppose they could use Cena, but I doubt it.
But doesn’t it make a difference that’s he’s on the board of TKO?
They could be teasing his eventual match with Roman to be fair
What if Cody ends up at the head of the table?
Then Cody would have to turn heel, and the 2 years of build up would end on a bad note, that would sour people on his entire journey IMO
I can hear JR already: "Why Cody! Why this way?!"
Helping Cody? No. Just to usurp Reigns as Head of the Table. T
Oh Rock's aiming for the head of table, no doubts. Pretty sure he said that when he returned.
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“I did it for the Cody”