The Day 1 edition of Monday Night Raw in 2024 kicked off with a bang, as WWE fans were treated to the unexpected return of Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. The anticipation had been building, with Triple H teasing an appearance by a former WWE Champion. While Jinder Mahal initially stepped into the ring, delivering an anti-USA promo, it was The Rock’s surprise entrance that truly electrified the audience.
The Rock, a WWE icon and Hollywood megastar, quickly took control of the situation, confronting his fellow former WWE Champion, Mahal. In a display of charismatic showmanship, The Rock led the crowd in San Diego in a chant of “day one douchebag,” directed at Mahal. The segment reached its climax with The Rock delivering his signature move, the People’s Elbow, much to the delight of the fans.
More intriguing than his triumphant return, however, were the hints The Rock dropped about his future plans in WWE. Addressing the crowd, he playfully mentioned his hunger, pondering whether to sit in a booth, at a bar, or “at the Head of the Table.” This remark was a clear tease of a potential face-off with Roman Reigns, the current WWE Head of the Table.
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Roman Reigns, never one to shy away from a challenge, responded to The Rock’s comments with a crying-with-laughter emoji on X, formerly known as Twitter. This exchange has further fueled speculation and excitement among fans about a possible match between these two superstars.
The idea of a match between Roman Reigns and The Rock has been a topic of discussion and rumor for several years. Dwayne Johnson himself acknowledged that such a match was considered for WrestleMania 39, but plans did not materialize. Now, with WrestleMania 40 on the horizon, where Roman Reigns is expected to face Cody Rhodes II in the main event, the possibility of The Rock stepping into the ring adds an extra layer of anticipation.
Cody Rhodes has publicly stated that he is not deterred by the prospect of The Rock potentially taking the WrestleMania main event spot. This openness to high-profile matches only adds to the drama and excitement surrounding WWE’s biggest events.
An alternative scenario places The Rock vs. Roman Reigns at the Elimination Chamber event scheduled for February 24 in Perth, Australia. Both the Elimination Chamber and WrestleMania are significant stadium shows, offering a grand stage for what would undoubtedly be a blockbuster match.
