In a jaw-dropping turn of events on WWE SmackDown, the wrestling world was left in shock as Cody Rhodes announced he would not be challenging Roman Reigns at WrestleMania. Following this revelation, The Rock made a triumphant return, sharing a special moment with Rhodes and engaging in a heated confrontation with the Tribal Chief, Roman Reigns. The unexpected twist has sent ripples of speculation throughout the WWE Universe.

Adding fuel to the speculation, WWE legend Paul Heyman, known for his strategic mind, took to his official Instagram account to share a cryptic post. The post featured an image of Cody Rhodes and The Rock shaking hands, accompanied by the caption, “I believe in conspiracy theories.” Heyman hinted at potential behind-the-scenes dealings between Rhodes and The Rock or a hidden reason behind Rhodes’ decision to withdraw from the WrestleMania clash with Reigns.

The Rock, in a recent appearance on the Day 1 Special Raw, discussed his desire to face Roman Reigns at WrestleMania, reigniting long-standing hints of a monumental clash between the two megastars. Both wrestlers have teased the possibility of this dream match in various interviews over the years. The Rock’s association with TKO’s board of directors further fueled speculation that the blockbuster showdown might finally come to fruition.

Cody Rhodes’ Royal Rumble victory initially suggested a different path, hinting at a potential match against Seth Rollins at WrestleMania 40. However, the recent SmackDown twist indicates a shift in plans, with the American Nightmare seemingly set to face Rollins while paving the way for the highly anticipated dream match between The Rock and Roman Reigns.

As the wrestling world eagerly awaits further developments, the prospect of witnessing The Rock vs. Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 40 has injected a new level of excitement into the Road to WrestleMania, leaving fans on the edge of their seats.