Ladies and gentlemen, brace yourselves for the return of the People’s Champion, The Rock! It was a moment that sent shockwaves through the WWE universe.
The Rock made his grand entrance back to the SmackDown ring, teasing a showdown with none other than Roman Reigns and hinting at a colossal clash at WrestleMania 40. But did something happen after the cameras stopped rolling? What did The Rock say?
During the latest SmackDown episode, The Rock delivered a captivating speech to the Birmingham, Alabama, crowd after the cameras went off. Expressing gratitude and recognizing the city’s historical significance, he declared, “Tonight, all of us made history here in Birmingham, Alabama. Birmingham, I thank you, I love you.”
What Did the Rock Say After the SmackDown Cameras Stopped Rolling?
This week’s episode of SmackDown featured Cody Rhodes making a jaw-dropping announcement. Rhodes, who initially had his sights set on Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 40, had a change of heart.Â
He announced that he wouldn’t be challenging The Tribal Chief at the grand event. Instead, he pulled a rabbit out of his wrestling hat and brought out The Rock.
During the segment, Cody Rhodes revealed that he had consulted with family, friends, and wrestling legends before making this monumental decision.
But the real shocker came when he mentioned consulting with someone Roman Reigns knows all too well – none other than The Rock himself.Â
Just as the show went off the air, The Rock and Roman Reigns locked eyes in the center of the ring. It was a stare-down for the ages, a battle of titans that had the crowd in Birmingham on the edge of their seats.
And then, the unthinkable – Reigns turned on The Rock and left the arena, leaving fans in absolute disbelief.
After this intense two-minute showdown, the cameras turned off, and The Rock addressed the crowd. It was a moment of pure magic.
With his trademark charisma, he spoke to the fans in Birmingham, Alabama, acknowledging the city’s rich history and expressing his gratitude.Â
He said:
“This is a city deep in history. Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, I’m happy to tell you that tonight, all of us made history here in Birmingham, Alabama. Birmingham, I thank you, I love you.”
Now, hold on to your wrestling belts because the response to The Rock’s return has been quite the rollercoaster ride.
While the live crowd in Birmingham was absolutely ecstatic about his return and the potential WrestleMania showdown, the online reactions have been somewhat mixed.
Some fans have questioned the logic of Cody Rhodes giving up his guaranteed spot in the WrestleMania main event. In contrast, others feel that Cody’s journey from WrestleMania 39 to now has taken an unexpected turn.
As we dive into the aftermath of this explosive SmackDown episode, one can’t help but wonder about the bigger picture.
Will The Rock’s return lead to a WrestleMania showdown for the ages, or will it remain a tantalizing tease? And what does Cody Rhodes have in store for the future? Do you think Cody Rhodes made the right decision?
Share your thoughts in the comments below.
