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The weekend's box office is dominated by Taylor Swift's new release, which is expected to outperform Disney's Avatar re-release and The Rock's The Smashing Machine, marking a shift in box office dynamics and challenging The Rock's recent box office struggles.
There are reports that WWE WrestleMania 2027 in Saudi Arabia may feature legends like Stone Cold Steve Austin and The Rock returning to the ring, with Austin's participation contingent on his health and readiness, and negotiations involving a significant financial deal for The Rock.
Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson explains his recent smaller physique, which resulted from bulking up for his role in 'The Smashing Machine' and now shedding weight for his next film 'Lizard Music,' where he aims to transform again.
The article discusses WWE rumors, including hopes for the split of The Wyatt Sicks, Roman Reigns remaining on TV, The Rock returning for a major event, Karrion Kross and Scarlett signing new deals, and Cody Rhodes not turning heel soon, highlighting potential storylines and booking directions.
Charles Barkley expressed his admiration for The Rock's charisma and entertainment value, stating that he is compelled to watch whenever The Rock is on television. Barkley also praised other WWE stars such as Cody Rhodes, Seth Rollins, and Roman Reigns, but emphasized The Rock's unique appeal and ability to captivate audiences. The Rock recently made a return to WWE, participating in WrestleMania XL and receiving accolades for his performance.
A mystery person won a $1.3 billion jackpot in the Oregon Lottery, rivaling the net worth of Taylor Swift and The Rock. The winner could choose to receive the money in a lump sum or over 30 years, with the lump sum option amounting to $621 million after taxes. Meanwhile, a $1 million lottery ticket in South Carolina remains unclaimed, with the deadline approaching.
Cody Rhodes reportedly set a new personal merchandise sales record at WrestleMania 40, The Rock received over $9 million in TKO stock, and Roman Reigns is not advertised to appear until August after dropping the WWE universal title to Rhodes. The Rock's involvement in wrestling and TKO suggests significant influence over the product, while Reigns' potential absence may lead to a match against The Rock in the future.
The Rock's feud with Cody Rhodes in WWE has intensified, with a potential singles match between them not expected to happen before WrestleMania 41, as per a report from Dave Meltzer. This decision could impact the highly anticipated match between The Rock and Roman Reigns, extending the storyline and building anticipation for a future showdown.
WWE fans in Philadelphia expressed explicit chants towards Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson as he made a surprise appearance on "Monday Night Raw" with Cody Rhodes, who had just become the new WWE Undisputed Universal Champion. Despite the negative reception, The Rock hinted at a continuation of their storyline and handed Rhodes a mysterious item, likely foreshadowing a future match. The event marked a historic streak of televised sellouts for WWE, with Monday's show drawing the largest gate in its history.
The Raw After WrestleMania featured surprise debuts and returns, including The Rock teasing a showdown with Cody Rhodes, R-Truth teaming up with his childhood hero, multiple NXT champions in matches, the announcement of Sheamus's return and the next WWE Draft dates, new top contenders in the Intercontinental and world heavyweight title scenes, and more.
The WWE Raw after WrestleMania featured The Rock promising a future match with newly crowned champion Cody Rhodes, solidifying Rhodes' position as "the man" in WWE. The show also saw various matches and developments, including Ilja Dragunov defeating Shinsuke Nakamura, The Miz, R-Truth & John Cena defeating The Judgment Day, and Jey Uso earning a No. 1 contender spot for the world heavyweight championship.
The RAW after WrestleMania 40 featured a Fatal Four-Way match, a surprise appearance from CM Punk, and developments in various storylines including Chad Gable and Sami Zayn's upcoming Intercontinental Championship match. The show also saw debuts and confrontations, with The Rock interrupting Cody Rhodes and a tribute to Rhodes by Triple H. Additionally, NXT Champion Roxanne Perez made her main roster debut, and Liv Morgan attacked Rhea Ripley backstage. The night ended with The Rock challenging Rhodes for the Universal Championship, setting the stage for future storylines.
Roman Reigns lost the WWE Universal Championship to Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania, signaling a potential shift in pro wrestling. After the match, Reigns and Paul Heyman appeared to distance themselves from The Rock, hinting at a fractured relationship within The Bloodline. Both Reigns and The Rock are expected to take a hiatus from WWE, with Reigns possibly returning in May and The Rock focusing on his next film project. The future of The Bloodline storyline remains uncertain, with potential involvement of free agent Jacob Fatu and unresolved dynamics among its members.
Unseen footage of the Undertaker's return at WrestleMania 40 has surfaced, showing him running out of the arena after "disappearing" from the ring. The WWE Undisputed Universal Championship match featured surprises, with Cody Rhodes defeating Roman Reigns. The footage provides a behind-the-scenes look at the event, and emotional reactions to the title change have been expressed by stars including Cody's brother, AEW star Dustin Rhodes.
WrestleMania 40's second night saw Cody Rhodes facing Roman Reigns in a "Bloodline Rules" match for the Universal Heavyweight Championship, with The Rock joining The Bloodline. Unexpected help from Jey Uso, John Cena, and The Undertaker allowed Rhodes to defeat Reigns, ending The Bloodline's reign and starting a new era in WWE. Night 1's tag team match, won by The Rock, set the stage for the dramatic showdown, while Rhodes' previous loss to Reigns at WrestleMania 39 fueled his determination to claim the title.