[WATCH] WWE Universe turns rowdy at The Rock’s live appearance

Despite being one of the most despised WWE Superstars, The Rock’s reputation was further solidified when he arrived late at the WWE World event before WrestleMania XL.

The Great One made his comeback to WWE earlier this year, and during his appearance on WWE RAW: Day One, he dropped hints about a potential match against Roman Reigns. This sparked speculation about a potential showdown between the two at WrestleMania XL, but these plans were put on hold when the WWE Universe rallied behind Cody Rhodes, hoping for him to complete his journey this year.

The WWE World event was held by the company just days prior to The Show of Shows. Numerous WWE Superstars were present at the event, using it as an opportunity to promote their matches for WrestleMania XL. Although The People’s Champion was scheduled to appear, they arrived late and the audience reacted by chanting “bullsh**”in response to The Final Boss’ actions.

The Rock’s Impact as a Heel in WWE: A Breakdown

After the Royal Rumble in 2024, the Brahma Bull made a highly anticipated appearance on WWE SmackDown. During the show, Cody Rhodes surprised the WWE Universe by introducing a challenger for Roman Reigns. Fans were outraged when they realized Cody was alluding to none other than The Rock.

The WWE Universe promptly became disillusioned with the People’s Champion, insisting that Cody Rhodes receive his rightful main event slot at WrestleMania XL after winning the Royal Rumble.

At the WrestleMania XL Kickoff press event, The American Nightmare announced his decision to reclaim his opportunity for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship in the main event. In the process of challenging Reigns, he made disparaging remarks about his family, infuriating The Rock. The Great One then confronted Rhodes and delivered a sharp slap across his face.

Throughout the following weeks, The Rock continued to torment the beloved babyface of the WWE Universe, ultimately physically attacking him and even making disparaging remarks about his family. The ex-WWE Champion has vowed to prevent Rhodes from leaving WrestleMania with the championship, solidifying his reputation as the most despised superstar in the current WWE landscape.