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Roman Reigns’ Betrayal of Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson Teased During WrestleMania XL Main Event Against Cody Rhodes & Seth Rollins

Published 04/06/2024, 11:51 PM EDT

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The conclusion of WrestleMania XL witnessed Cody Rhodes take home the loss again. After a disappointing ‘Mania last year, Rhodes suffered the ignominy of succumbing to another devastating loss. However, despite this, fans were able to soak in one crucial tense moment. Toward the final stages of the match, a major breakup between Roman Reigns and Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson was teased. Before the final few minutes, fans from all over the world could see potential major cracks develop in The Bloodline.

How did WWE tease the breakup between Roman Reigns and Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson at WrestleMania XL?

The Saturday night main event of WrestleMania XL saw The Rock and Roman Reigns take home the victory. However, the 44-minute showdown between the team of Rhodes and Rollins against The Brahma Bull and Reigns will be one to remember.

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The brutal fight fest saw a belt being pelted on Rhodes’ back, Reigns bleeding, and a brawl all over the arena. However, in the end, The Messiah and The American Nightmare failed to seal their destiny for WrestleMania XL Night 2.

Despite their victory, major cracks might now be seeping in. As the end came closer, fans saw The Tribal Chief prepare himself for a brutal spear on Rhodes. However, Rollins would come from nowhere and save Rhodes. It would end up with Reigns spearing The Rock in half. The Brahma Bull would then be left lying out there withering in pain.

History has it that several tag team duos have found themselves at odds with each other after an attack on each other. Be it intentional or not. And this might be one such case. Despite their breakup being teased, Reigns and The Rock won the match, turning Rhodes’ World Championship bout into a ‘Bloodline Rules’ match. What does this mean for the 2024 Royal Rumble winner’s match on Night 2?

Can Cody Rhodes secure the victory on Night 2 of WrestleMania XL?

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Set to face Roman Reigns in the main event of WrestleMania XL, fans now await what Cody Rhodes’ fate might be. After losing on Night 1, The American Nightmare would be entering the match with severely low confidence. However, at WrestleMania, anything can happen, and even with low confidence, one can overcome the odds and take home the victory.

Cody Rhodes will now face Roman Reigns in a ‘Bloodline Rules’ match, and it might see the return of several legends in Rhodes’ corner. While The Bloodline is a huge faction, Rhodes might also need a backup. Stone Cold Steve Austin, John Cena, and The Undertaker are rumored to return.

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Do you guys want to see these legends return and aid Cody Rhodes? What did you make of the miscommunication between Reigns and Johnson? Do you think it spells doom for their union in the future? Let us know in the comments.

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Shounak Chakrabarti is a WWE writer at EssentiallySports who brings a wealth of knowledge and a keen eye for detail to his analysis of professional wrestling. With a deep passion for the sport that dates back to his childhood, Shounak has immersed himself in every aspect of the industry, from the career trajectories of WWE superstars to their personal lives and beyond. As a journalism graduate, Shounak is a firm believer in the power of digital journalism to provide fans with a unique perspective on pro wrestling.
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Amal Joyce