As the anticipation for WrestleMania 40 reaches its peak, discussions have arisen regarding the spotlight distribution between Universal Champion Roman Reigns and his Bloodline comrade, The Rock. Following a recent episode of “Raw” where The Rock’s aggressive altercation with Cody Rhodes garnered significant attention, questions arose about whether Reigns was being overshadowed by his fellow family member.
Bully Ray, a prominent voice in the wrestling community, had been among those pondering whether The Rock’s prominence was detracting from Reigns’ spotlight. However, during a recent segment on “Busted Open Radio,” Bully Ray delved into how WWE effectively redirected focus back to Reigns through a compelling narrative maneuver.
In his analysis, Bully Ray highlighted WWE’s strategic storytelling prowess, emphasizing how they masterfully utilized the dynamic between The Rock and Reigns to reignite interest in Reigns’ character and storyline. By leveraging The Rock’s star power to create tension and intrigue around Reigns’ position as the Tribal Chief, WWE succeeded in shifting the narrative focus back to Reigns while simultaneously elevating the stakes of their impending clash.
Furthermore, Bully Ray praised WWE’s ability to capitalize on the natural chemistry between The Rock and Reigns, turning what could have been a potential overshadowing into a captivating storyline that kept audiences on the edge of their seats. Through clever booking and nuanced character development, WWE effectively navigated the delicate balance between two iconic figures, ensuring that Reigns remained at the forefront of the conversation leading up to their highly anticipated showdown at WrestleMania.
“They connected that dot,” Bully remarked. “Because now I know that everything The Rock did to Cody, bloodying him up, hitting him with the weight belt, taking the boots to him, yada yada, was all done at ‘The Tribal Chief’s’ request. They put the spotlight right back on Roman, right where it belongs, because there have been times here where The Rock is pulling away from everybody.”
Bully Ray emphasized the importance of maintaining Reigns as the central figure, especially with the Universal Championship at stake. Despite The Rock’s star power, the focus needed to remain firmly on Reigns, who is set to headline Night Two of WrestleMania against Cody Rhodes for the prestigious title.
“They’re not. Night Two of WrestleMania is Roman Reigns vs. Cody Rhodes for the Universal Championship. You have to keep the spotlight and the credibility on Roman,” Bully Ray asserted. “Roman is the steak. Rock can be the potatoes, Rock can be the vegetables; can be all this…but he can’t be the main thing on the plate right now.”
In essence, WWE’s strategic storytelling aims to ensure that Reigns maintains his position as the primary attraction, anchoring the marquee match at WrestleMania. By aligning The Rock’s actions with Reigns’ directives, the narrative reinforces Reigns’ status as the dominant force in the WWE universe, setting the stage for a compelling showdown at WrestleMania 40.
