The WWE universe is buzzing with excitement following the release of the official WrestleMania XL Behind the Curtain documentary on YouTube. This captivating video reveals a trove of hidden secrets about this year’s Showcase of the Immortals, including the long-anticipated match between Roman Reigns and The Rock. For the first time, WWE confirms when discussions about this epic encounter began.
In the documentary, The Final Boss shares that the conversation about Reigns vs. Rock started in December 2021. On that pivotal night, Nick Khan and The Final Boss dined with The People’s Champion and his sister, Nahnatchka Khan, reminiscing about their childhood in Hawaii. However, the conversation soon shifted to WrestleMania and the possibility of Reigns and The Rock headlining the event.
Initially slated for WrestleMania 39, the match was postponed to WrestleMania 40, which took place this year. The TKO merger with WWE has significantly bolstered the chances of this dream match, thanks in large part to Ari Emanuel, CEO of TKO and a long-time business partner of The Rock.
Post-merger discussions between Ari, Nick, and Dwayne Johnson explored how The Final Boss could bring value to WWE. This led to The Rock teasing his match against Reigns on The Pat McAfee Show, followed by appearances on SmackDown in December 2023 and RAW in January 2024.
Adding to the intrigue, The People’s Champion disclosed that his future WrestleMania match with Roman was hinted at in his show, Young Rock, created by Nahnatchka Khan.
So, when can fans expect to witness this colossal clash? After the unexpected twist in WrestleMania 39’s plans due to the “We Want Cody” movement, the Reigns vs. Rock match is now anticipated for next year’s WrestleMania. Some fans speculate a potential triple-threat match featuring Reigns, Rock, and Rhodes, with Reigns vs. Rock possibly headlining WrestleMania 42.
Alternatively, there is speculation that Roman Reigns will face Cody Rhodes at the next Showcase of Immortals, setting the stage for his ultimate showdown with The Rock at WrestleMania 42.
As Roman Reigns prepares for his highly anticipated return, the WWE universe eagerly awaits how these plans will unfold in the coming months.
