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A dramatic twist on the road to WrestleMania 41 came on SmackDown when The Rock boldly confronted Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes with an audacious proposal. The Final Boss has suggested Rhodes “sell out his soul” and become “his champion.” Such a move would send shockwaves through WWE's power hierarchy and greatly influence Roman Reigns' title aspirations.
The proposition to Rhodes makes The Rock's intervention a fascinating twist in the tale being cooked around the Undisputed WWE Championship. That was an offer directed toward Rhodes, but it would certainly rightfully leave a door open for Roman to possibly waltz back into the title picture. With a public desire to reclaim the title he lost to Rhodes at WrestleMania 40, Roman is now the one at the center of this evolving storyline.
Should Rhodes, as most expect, reject The Rock's offer, The Final Boss may switch his allegiances toward Reigns instead. This would not only see Reigns as The Rock's representative in the title scene but would massively shake up WrestleMania 41 from the implications of that alliance.
Reigns' Title Aspirations in Full View
Roman Reigns has always come back to wrestling with thoughts of winning his actual title, the Undisputed WWE Championship. It has been his motivation ever since he lost this title to Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania 40. Reigns and Rhodes have clashed twice, one match after another, at WrestleMania in which both have had claims to victory; however, The Rock fits in with a new twist that would warrant the revisiting of this story.
The prospect of a Reigns-Rock alliance created a more tantalizing plot twist, as not only would this keep their current rivalry going, but this would afford Reigns a clear avenue back to the title picture.
Reigns' Schedule Raises More Questions Than Answers
Roman Reigns' infrequent appearances in WWE this year have continued in 2025, with only two shows since January; meaning the feud with Solo Sikoa ended on the very first episode of WWE's Netflix premiere of RAW, with WrestleMania 41 being undefined for him. Such a reduced schedule has seen him as speculation to perhaps be drifting into the championship picture, especially with The Rock around.
Rhodes, Reigns, and The Rock bring lots of interconnected dramas with them to different championship scenarios leading up to WrestleMania 41. The most likely outcome seems evident: Rhodes turns down The Rock, but after that, no clear path seems available.
Union of Reigns and The Rock Possible
If The Rock makes a return to WWE and joins forces with Reigns, it would be a crying shame for this yet another moment in storytelling to let all his talents go waste. This will create an elegant storyline around Reigns claiming the championship for The Rock, further complicating his ongoing feud with Cody Rhodes. What follows would be a story where Reigns would have a valid claim to again challenge for the title he publicly stated he has his sights on since returning.
New Chapter for WrestleMania 41 on Championship Plot
The addition of The Rock has breathed fresh life into the championship storylines of the WWE, providing a very interesting avenue for Roman Reigns back into the title scene. Reigns is really at the heart of the whole situation, whether in alliance with The Rock or as a direct challenger to Cody Rhodes.
With WrestleMania 41 fast approaching, a trilogy showdown between Reigns and Rhodes is a very real thing, though, with The Rock really making it hard to predict. Fans can expect high-stakes drama, heated rivalries, and unforgettable moments as WWE hastens its journey to the biggest day of the year.
While Reigns is still in contention for the World Title, WrestleMania 41 does promise to usher in another chapter in one of WWE's most gripping rivalries that are alive and flourishing right now. The stakes have never been higher, and the possibilities are endless.
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