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WWE Monday Night RAW on Netflix opened with Triple H welcoming fans to the new era of the Stamford-based promotion. Soon, The Rock made his jaw-dropping return. In a shocking twist, The Final Boss has finally turned babyface after being a heel for a year.
During his show's opening, The Rock praised Cody Rhodes, who was seated ringside, for carrying the company on his back for a year. The Final Boss acknowledged his cousin Roman Reigns as the Original Tribal Chief. Rocky also awarded Reigns with Ula Fala after he conquered Solo Sikoa in Tribal Combat.
Following the segments involving The Rock, it has been suggested that The Rock has turned face and is most likely out of WrestleMania 41. The Stamford-based promotion has seemingly revealed, albeit subtly, why Rocky has turned babyface and will miss 'Mania this year. John Cena made his groundbreaking comeback on the show and cut an intense promo, where The Leader of Cenation promised his fans that he would win the 2025 Royal Rumble, which is just days away now.
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It's within the realm of possibility that The Rock and Triple H decided to keep Rocky out of the equation for a while to let fans get fully invested in John Cena’s retirement tour. Cena and The Final Boss are two stars who attract global audiences whenever they step inside the squared circle. Having them both on the same card would divide the attention of fans, and it would be difficult for the creatives to craft a perfect storyline for both icons simultaneously.
The Rock could continue his run next year with Roman Reigns, whereas John Cena only has time until December to compete inside the squared circle, and then his legendary career will conclude.
That said, The Rock could also be busy during 'Mania, and that could be one of the reasons why he possibly gave The Show of Shows a pass.
The Rock has seemingly quashed his beef with Cody Rhodes
Many believed The Rock would lock horns with Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes at this year's WrestleMania 41. Last year, before leaving, The Final Boss warned The American Nightmare that he would come for him soon.
However, tonight’s show seemingly confirmed that The Rock has squashed his beef with Cody Rhodes. He heaped massive praise on The American Nightmare, gave him his flowers for carrying WWE on his back, and also hugged him at ringside. Both men were then seen together during The Rock’s livestream, where The Final Boss was speaking highly about Rhodes.
Following these turns, the Road to WrestleMania 41 has taken a new direction; it remains to be seen what plans the Triple H-led creative team has in store for the show of shows this year.
