Wrestling fans are buzzing with excitement and speculation following Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s recent comments on the possibility of facing his cousin, WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns, in the main event at WrestleMania XL.
The rumors gained traction after The Rock appeared on The Pat McAfee Show, where he candidly discussed a “locked-in” match for WrestleMania 39 with Reigns that ultimately didn’t happen due to scheduling issues.
Now, with WrestleMania XL around the corner, The Rock’s potential return has become a hot topic, especially as he considers making a surprise appearance at Survivor Series.
The Backstory: The Family Legacy and Roman’s Rise to the Top
To understand why a matchup between The Rock and Roman Reigns would be monumental, it’s essential to look at the family lineage behind it.
Both Reigns and The Rock hail from the legendary Anoa’i family, which includes wrestling icons like Yokozuna, Rikishi, and The Usos.
Known as “The Tribal Chief,” Reigns has embraced his heritage by forming “The Bloodline” faction, which includes family members like Jey and Jimmy Uso, and has dominated WWE over the past three years.
Reigns’ character development as a ruthless champion who seeks respect for his family has made him a cornerstone of WWE’s storytelling.
Meanwhile, The Rock, who made a name for himself in WWE before finding massive success in Hollywood, is viewed as an elder statesman and a symbol of WWE’s golden era.
Despite being away from wrestling for most of the past decade, his sporadic returns have always been met with immense fanfare.
A match against Reigns would be more than just a clash of family members—it would be a storyline that blurs the lines between fiction and reality, pitting the old guard against the new.
