Do you WANT the rock at mania?

[mc74]

If we're talking about him getting in the ring, nope. That ship has long sailed and I'd rather Rock not risk putting on bad matches or worse, getting himself or someone else injured. As far as angles go, it all depends. There's one angle another poster suggested, where Sami would have Rock come out as to show Roman his appreciation, just for Rock to embarrass the shit out of Roman Reigns. It's a win-win situation imo. The fans get to enjoy Rock putting Roman in his place, and the segment furthers the tension between Roman & Sami, eventually leading to them facing one another at Wrestlemania.

[Beets by Schrute]

Yes



For his Hall of Fame induction

[Banjo Is Broken]

I don't want the Rock there. But I do want Black Adam there.

[defectiveepitaph]

Only if he lights his name on fire again, refuses to elaborate, and leaves.

[deviljatt86]

In my opinion, the best story for Roman Reigns vs Rock isn't about the title but instead only about the family and The Bloodline. Have Sami screw up at the Rumble in whatever his last chance is, which angers Roman. Along with Sami disobeying his orders of not appearing on Smackdown, Roman goes to kick Sami out of the Bloodline, however Jey intervenes again, but this time Roman doesn't listen, and kicks Sami out, and punishes Jey too for asking Sami to appear on Smackdown. There is tension within the Bloodline and a week or two later, Rock makes an appearance on Smackdown, trying to keep the family together. This angers Roman who challenges the Rock to a match at Wrestlemania for the position as the true Tribal Chief. Then you have the first night of WM be Roman's match for the championship against the Royal Rumble winner with Roman losing and night 2 be capped with Roman vs Rock with Roman winning. You let the new champion have his big moment of ending the legendary streak, while still having the Roman vs Rock WM match.

[mc74]

Wait, the best story of them all.

*Rock meets with Vince & Co. at WWE HQ*

Rock: Do you WANT The Rock at Mania?

Vince: Yes!

Rock: Do you really WANT The Rock at Mania?

Vince: Damnit, I said yes!

Rock: Then it's settled. On behalf of the millions.....

Rock: ....AND millions of The Rock's fans....

*Rock hesitates for several seconds, then waves his hand*

Rock: Nyaaaaaa, you can all kiss the people's ass!

*Vince has a bewildered look on his face*

[stoptheclocks]

100%

People shat all over Rock-Cena (both times) when they were happening, but they are rightly remembered as massive moments

[Jindrak Mark]

I'd love to see him tonight but if I had to guess he won't be there.

I don't think it's impossible though. He did post on Instagram today indicating he's currently filming a movie but some people noted it looked like stuff he had already posted a month or two ago so it could be possible he's trying to trick people into thinking he won't be there to create a bigger shock if he does show up.

[bob]

Only in a capacity that he wont be wresting

["Trickster Dogg" James Jesse]

Jan 28, 2023 15:42:39 GMT -5 stoptheclocks said:

100%

People shat all over Rock-Cena (both times) when they were happening, but they are rightly remembered as massive moments

They're remembered?

[Friday Night SmackOwn]

Now that we know Rock ain't going to be in any title match... I kinda want him now at Mania? Basically to put a final bow on Roman's title run by Rock Bottoming him or whatever.

[chazraps]

Hear me out:

Black Adam vs Peacemaker