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Things are very up in the air for WWE right now, with the promotion capping off a “big week” by answering as many questions about a lawsuit and sexual assault allegations against former chairman Vince McMahon as they did with their new deal with Netflix. . They also found time to celebrate their Royal Rumble PLE, in which Cody Rhodes won the Men’s Rumble and immediately challenged Roman Reigns for the WWE Undisputed Universal Championship at WrestleMania 40.
However, Rhodes’ victory raised more questions than answers, particularly whether this meant that the long-rumored match between The Rock and Roman Reigns was off. Turns out it is and it isn’t. in the last “Wrestling Observer Radio” Dave Meltzer confirmed that Rhodes vs. Reigns is the planned main event for WrestleMania 40 this year, and will take place as a singles match, without any involvement from The Rock.
That being said, The Rock is still expected to return to WWE, and a feud between him and Reigns is on the cards. It remains to be seen when and where the match will take place, as talks between Rock, who was named to the WWE/TKO board of directors last week, and WWE, regarding the match are said to be ongoing.
The delay in Rock vs. Reigns will give Rhodes the opportunity to finally “finish the story” and capture the undisputed WWE title, something he was unable to do against Reigns last year at WrestleMania 39. In the meantime, Reigns will look to continue his record-breaking reign. as champion, which has lasted over 1,240 days, putting him just 234 days away from surpassing Hulk Hogan’s 1,470-day reign as WWE Champion in the 1980s.