The Rock Returns To SmackDown, Drops Bombshell Challenge, Acknowledges Roman Reigns

The Rock lived up to his promise of bringing greatness to SmackDown, delivering a thunderous performance that included a historic WrestleMania challenge and a surprising act of family loyalty.

Kicking off SmackDown alongside The Bloodline in Glendale, Arizona, The Rock addressed Cody Rhodes' challenge for a one-on-one match issued at Elimination Chamber. In a surprising move, The Rock declined the challenge but countered with an even bigger proposition: a tag team showdown for WrestleMania 40.



The Great One and The Tribal Chief, Roman Reigns, would combine forces to battle Cody Rhodes and his former rival-turned-ally, the current World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins, on Night 1 of the grandest stage of them all.

Just as The Rock prepared to conclude his address in signature style, the WWE Universe witnessed an unexpected turn of events. Roman Reigns, with an intense gaze, interrupted The Rock, sending shockwaves through the crowd.

Following The Rock's WrestleMania proposition, Reigns declared his unwavering commitment to his family but expressed a single request: for The Rock to acknowledge him as the Tribal Chief. While many anticipated a potential conflict given The Rock's past heel persona and charismatic presence, The Brahma Bull ultimately displayed his loyalty, acknowledging Roman Reigns as his Tribal Chief.

😳😳😳@WWERomanReigns is not messing around tonight...@HeymanHustle #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/iwVpVHAizL

— WWE (@WWE) March 2, 2024

FINALLY...@TheRock has arrived to #SmackDown! pic.twitter.com/TRpotaklky

— WWE (@WWE) March 2, 2024

.@TheRock is UNHINGED tonight 😱#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/hmrugyFnPj

— WWE (@WWE) March 2, 2024

Woah! @TheRock and The #Bloodline just challenged @CodyRhodes & @WWERollins to a Tag Team Match at #WrestleMania! #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/RQjOZLxlpP

— WWE (@WWE) March 2, 2024

"The Rock will do everything in his power to make sure you don't win that title"@TheRock is laying down the law 😳#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/po7FZ1UJdo

— WWE (@WWE) March 2, 2024

"Roman Reigns... I acknowledge you as my Tribal Chief"@TheRock just acknowledged @WWERomanReigns 🤯#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/FGfsIhN64a

— WWE (@WWE) March 2, 2024

"If ya smell what The Bloodline is cookin"#TheBloodline is completely on the same page ☝️@TheRock @WWERomanReigns @HeymanHustle #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/wU9DD2sa8I

— WWE (@WWE) March 2, 2024

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