In an electrifying turn of events, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has unleashed his darker persona onto the grand stage of WrestleMania 40, aligning himself with cousin Roman Reigns in a menacing alliance aimed squarely at the revered Cody Rhodes. This clash of titans has sent shockwaves through the wrestling world, intensifying the anticipation for their showdown at WrestleMania Night 1, where they will collide in a high-stakes tag team encounter against Rhodes and Seth Rollins.
The build-up to this epic confrontation has been nothing short of intense, with The Rock boldly proclaiming himself as the “Final Boss” in the lead-up to the monumental showdown. His sinister moniker serves as a stark warning to his opponents, signaling his intent to dominate the competition with ruthless efficiency.
In recent weeks, The Rock has spared no expense in verbally decimating Rhodes and his esteemed lineage, weaving a narrative of dominance and superiority. This was epitomized by The Rock’s revival of the infamous ‘Rock Concert’ on SmackDown, where he unleashed a barrage of scathing insults aimed at Rhodes and his family, leaving no stone unturned in his quest for psychological warfare.
However, in a surprising twist, Cody Rhodes took a shot at The Rock’s new persona during a recent edition of Monday Night RAW, suggesting that it was possibly his long-time personal writer, Brian Gewirtz, who coined the moniker. This accusation prompted a swift response from Gewirtz himself, who refuted Rhodes’ claim and set the record straight.
“Final Boss” isn’t anything I came up with. @TheRock calls himself that because he is that. If it makes you feel better @CodyRhodes, I was the first to tell him about your spectacularly stupid goofy ass dog.
— Brian Gewirtz (@bfg728) March 19, 2024
Setting the record straight, Gewirtz took to social media to clarify that he was not the mastermind behind The Rock’s “Final Boss” persona. He emphasized that The Rock aptly dubbed himself as such because he embodies the essence of that title. Furthermore, Gewirtz revealed an intriguing tidbit, disclosing that he was the one who informed The Rock about Rhodes’ beloved dog, Pharoah, potentially provoking The Rock’s series of scathing remarks aimed at Rhodes in recent weeks.
As anticipation continues to mount for their highly anticipated clash at WrestleMania, the animosity between the two factions has reached a boiling point. The Rock and Roman Reigns are hell-bent on tarnishing Rhodes’ legacy with a resounding defeat, while Rhodes remains steadfast in his determination to emerge victorious and capture his first World Championship in WWE on the grandest stage of them all.
As fans eagerly await the epic showdown at WrestleMania, the stage is set for an unforgettable battle between these wrestling behemoths, with the fate of the championship and bragging rights hanging in the balance.
