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Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson’s presence at WWE WrestleMania XL ensured that the event turned out to be a big one. The Final Boss revealed the idea behind his character and new moniker in the latest documentary.
The Rock’s arrival put the planned match between Cody Rhodes and Roman Reigns for the Undisputed WWE Championship under threat. However, fans pushed for The American Nightmare to finish the story, and the higher-ups obliged.
During the build-up of his rivalry with Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins, The Rock made it clear that he was on the Board of Directors and their boss. This point helped him come up with the Final Boss moniker, which shaped his character for the WrestleMania XL match and appearances.
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It showed that, unlike other superstars, he was answerable to no one and didn’t have to do what others told him. That proved to be a game-changer during the build-up of the rivalry. He spoke about the character change in the latest WWE WrestleMania XL: Behind the Curtain documentary.
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"Becoming this new version has been the most gratifying decision I've ever made. This idea of the Final Boss and The Final Boss talk about where you go, 'You know what? F**k that. That I'm not doing it, I'm not being pretzeled, don't tell me what to do,'" the veteran said. [37:30 - 38:00]
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Triple H added that the "fresh coat of paint" brought out the best in The Final Boss. It allowed him to go to the next level and give fans more than what they were asking for.
In the end, The Rock’s presence made Cody Rhodes’ win at WrestleMania even sweeter. He finished the story, allowing Roman Reigns to take a break from wrestling and planting the seeds for a future singles match against The Rock.
The Rock has a few big matches waiting for him in WWE
WrestleMania XL’s first night welcomed The Final Boss back to the ring for a big tag team match. He teamed up with Roman Reigns to defeat Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins.
The match showed that Rock still has a lot left in the tank. Many fans praised the veteran's performance and hope to see him take on Rhodes in a singles match.
Meanwhile, his match against Roman Reigns was also put on hold due to The American Nightmare’s popularity. WWE will be waiting to revisit that rivalry as soon as they get the chance.
Reigns and Rock could headline WrestleMania without any titles on the line. It’s a match that can make WWE and the superstars a lot of money.
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