Exclusive report: Rock and Triple H revealed they are behind the WrestleMania 40 main event shake-up
Shocking of the events leading up to WrestleMania 40, WWE legends The Rock and Triple H revealed backstage chaos and decisions that reshaped the anticipated main event to fans who was expanded Cody Rhodes emerged as an unexpected central figure in a story that nearly took attention away from the Rock
After a yearlong tour of redemption following his loss to Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 39, Cody Rhodes won the men’s Royal Rumble for the second year in a row This victory gave him a rare opportunity to speak against Reigns for the WWE title at WrestleMania 40
The turning point came with The Rock’s sudden return to WWE television and his rapid ascension to the company’s board of directors in early 2024 and the rightful claim to being a Royal and top contender.
This swirling controversy instantly infuriated fans, leading WWE executives, including Triple H and The Rock himself, to intervene in a documentary titled WrestleMania 40: Behind the Curtain to clear their minds
Referring to an important conversation he had with Rhodes hours before the Royal Rumble match, Triple H stopped short: “I sat with Cody at the Royal Rumble and had to break the news that The Rock’s return could potentially alter our plans. It was a tough call, and the uncertainty weighed heavily on all of us.”
Meanwhile, The Rock candidly addressed his reservations about the proposed match: “I felt conflicted. While the idea of facing Reigns intrigued me, I couldn’t ignore the backlash brewing among the fans. It wasn’t just about WWE; it was about respect for the fans who have supported me throughout my career.”
After discussions with top officials including Nick Khan and Ari Emanuel, The Rock ultimately decided against pursuing the controversial main event, opting instead to team up with Reigns in an anticipated tag team match big against Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins on night one of WrestleMania 40.
Looking forward, speculation is rife that tensions between The Rock and Cody Rhodes could culminate in a headline match at WrestleMania 41, potentially setting the stage for a blockbuster showdown between two generations of WWE icons.
