March 2nd 2024.
During a recent episode of SmackDown, WWE fans were treated to an exciting opening segment featuring none other than Dwayne Johnson, also known as The Rock. The legendary wrestler, who is making a comeback in the lead-up to WrestleMania 40, set the stage for a dream match between himself and Roman Reigns against Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins.
However, not all viewers were able to fully enjoy the epic segment. Fans watching on Fox in the United States experienced frustrating technical difficulties, with the screen blacking out and audio being cut. As it turns out, these interruptions were due to a sign being held up by a member of the audience directed at The Rock himself. The offensive sign, which read 'Die Rocky Die,' harkened back to his earlier, less popular days in the WWE. In an effort to mitigate any further offensive material, certain chants were also cut out.
Understandably, fans were not pleased with the situation. Many took to social media to express their disappointment, with one fan even calling it a "criminal" act by Fox to interrupt such an important segment. Others pointed out that it was a particularly inopportune time for technical issues, as The Rock was in top form and the ongoing storyline between The Bloodline was reaching a climax.
Despite the frustration, The Rock continued with his iconic catchphrase, "If ya smell what The Rock is cooking," only to be interrupted by his cousin Roman. In a shocking turn of events, The Rock acknowledged Roman as his "Tribal Chief," much to the dismay of fans around the world. Some viewers even called for WWE to release an uncut version of the segment, as they felt that the technical difficulties had ruined an otherwise legendary moment.
Thankfully, WWE listened to the fans and released the uncut segment on YouTube for all to enjoy. However, many are hoping that the technical issues will be resolved before the next episode of SmackDown, as Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins are set to respond to The Rock and Roman's challenge. Depending on the outcome of their match, Cody may either have a fair title match against Roman or a more chaotic one under "Bloodline Rules."
In addition to this highly anticipated match, WrestleMania 40 will also feature other exciting matchups, including Roman Reigns vs. Cody Rhodes for the Undisputed WWE Universal Title, The Rock and Roman Reigns vs. Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins, Iyo Sky vs. Bayley for the WWE Women's Title, Rhea Ripley vs. Becky Lynch for the Women's World Title, and Seth Rollins vs. Drew McIntyre for the WWE World Heavyweight Title.
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In other WWE news, Ken Jeong and other wrestlers paid tribute to the late Virgil, and a WWE superstar's sister sparked a time travel theory. Stay tuned for more updates and exciting matches leading up to WrestleMania 40!
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