The Rocks transformation from fan-favorite icon to ruthless Final Boss ahead of WrestleMania XL wasnt just a gimmickit was personal evolution, and hes proud of it.
While appearing on WWE Unreal, The Rock opened up about the mindset behind his shocking heel turn in early 2024. Playing the villain came with blood, profanity, and a god-complex authority over WWE, all made possible by his real-life power as a TKO board member. The Rock didnt hold back when reflecting on the role that flipped WWE on its head.
As The Final Boss, The Rock called the shots, made Cody Rhodes bleed, and tried to manipulate him into becoming his champion at WWE Elimination Chamber. Cody refusedbut John Cena didnt. That one moment flipped Cena heel for the first time in over two decades.
Even though The Rock hasnt returned to WWE TV since that February event, his shadow looms large. Both Cody Rhodes and John Cena have name-dropped him repeatedly in promos, keeping the door wide open for a future clash. The Final Boss might be off screen, but the game isnt over.
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