The first night of Wrestlemania XL lived up to the hype with The Rock and Roman Reigns defeating Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins in the main event. The storyline leading into Wrestlemania XL focused on The Rock’s involvement in Rhodes’ WWE Championship feud with Reigns, bringing the anticipation to a whole new level.
The stipulation for the main event was simple – if Rhodes and Rollins won, there would be no Bloodline interference in the main event on the second night between Reigns and Rhodes. However, if the Bloodline won, the main event on the second night would be contested under their rules.
The Rock went all out to secure the win for his team on the first night, utilizing various tactics to ensure victory. Despite a mistake by Reigns accidentally spearing The Rock, the team managed to come out on top with The Rock pinning Rhodes after hitting a Rock Bottom and a People’s Elbow.
The direction of having Rhodes lose on the first night only to overcome all odds, including Bloodline rules, and win on the second night added layers to the storyline. The mistake by Reigns sets the stage for a future feud between The Rock and Reigns, potentially at next year’s Wrestlemania.
The WWE’s creative direction for the main event at Wrestlemania has been praised, with the pivot in storyline from The Rock versus Reigns to The Bloodline versus Rhodes being a success. The Rock emphasized the importance of listening to the fans and taking action based on their feedback, leading to the successful execution of the storyline.
The shift in leadership within WWE, with Triple H at the helm and The Rock’s involvement, has revitalized the company and boosted ratings. The success of Wrestlemania XL and the buildup toward a potential Rhodes versus The Rock match at Summerslam point towards a new era in WWE, with a focus on fresh storylines and engaging content. Overall, Wrestlemania XL marked the beginning of an exciting new chapter for the company.
