Fightful’s report also cites some sources within WWE who don’t believe the fan backlash is as intense as it seems on the surface. This individual was under the belief that Rhodes will still receive a title shot against Seth Rollins at WrestleMania and the situation will only make the fans get even more behind Rhodes as a deserving babyface.
Another source is quoted stating that Johnson is an incredibly likable individual in person, and shoving Rhodes out of his storyline would hurt that image. That individual expressed disbelief that the situation is going to unfold exactly as it appears right now. At the same time, others within the company have said they’re under the impression that Rock vs. Reigns and Rollins vs. Rhodes are planned for the big event as of right now.
It seems there are three possibilities. Either WWE intends to run The Rock vs. Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 40, it has been a misdirection from the start and the plan is for Rhodes to face Reigns in some capacity, or the company is playing it by ear and is open to switching plans around based on the reaction. For now, fans will have to wait for the situation to play out as WrestleMania approaches.
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