Former WWE writer Vince Russo speculates that Roman Reigns may retain his world champion status even after a potential loss to The Rock at WrestleMania 40. Originally slated to face Cody Rhodes, Reigns now finds himself potentially clashing with The Rock, as Cody declined the challenge, favoring The Rock’s introduction into the mix.
According to Russo, the match between Reigns and The Rock could center around the coveted title of “Head of the Table,” rather than Reigns’ championship belt. Russo believes that The Rock will emerge victorious, initiating a storyline where Reigns begins to lose his grip on power.
Russo attributes the timing issue to Cody’s intended storyline conclusion last year, with plans for him to face Reigns after winning the Royal Rumble. With those plans scrapped, the narrative direction may seem disjointed. Russo suggests that putting the “Head of the Table” position at stake in the match could rectify this.
However, WWE faces a significant challenge in booking the Reigns vs. The Rock match for WrestleMania 40. Fans have expressed discontent, preferring Reigns’ match against Cody Rhodes over a clash with The Rock. Should WWE proceed with the dream match, they’ll need to carefully manage fan expectations to avoid backlash. Failure to address fan concerns could lead to a hostile crowd reception during the potential showdown between the Tribal Chief and the People’s Champion at WrestleMania.