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WWE Locker Room Reacts Surprisingly to The Rock’s Absence From WrestleMania 41
WWE talent shares mixed reactions to The Rock’s absence from WrestleMania 41 and his recent remarks. Learn what insiders are saying about his role in the storyline.
The WWE locker room has responded to The Rock’s recent comments about missing WrestleMania 41, revealing a mix of confusion and curiosity. After John Cena defeated Cody Rhodes to win his 17th world championship at WrestleMania 41 Night Two, fans questioned The Rock’s absence, especially since he played a key role in Cena’s heel turn at Elimination Chamber.
Adding to the confusion, Travis Scott appeared at WrestleMania without The Rock and influenced the finish of Cena vs. Rhodes. The Great One later explained on The Pat McAfee Show that he didn’t feel his presence was necessary after setting up Cena’s turn, wanting the focus to remain on Cena and Rhodes’ feud.
However, after Busted Open Radio’s Dave LaGreca criticized The Final Boss for skipping the angle, The Rock fired back on Instagram: “Hi Dave, the business is a complete work. Always has been, always will be. Every aspect of it. Every match. Every interview. Please join me, Cody, Cena, Brian and the rest of us for our creative discussions so you can expand your perspective. Until then, stop ranting, it’s not healthy my friend. Enjoy the show. Ps, tell Bubba I have Grand Marnier and hush puppies for all of us.”
According to Fightful Select, several WWE talents noticed The Rock’s lack of promotion for WrestleMania on social media before the event, only for him to address criticisms afterward. A WWE source confirmed that TKO Chairman Ari Emanuel contacted The Rock before Elimination Chamber, which boosted morale internally. Despite his involvement in the Chamber angle, creative was instructed not to heavily feature him in post-event promos.
Some talent expressed hesitancy about The Rock’s influence, with one veteran noting reports of “the card being at the mercy of Dwayne” may have made him reluctant to get too involved. Another source suggested The Rock doesn’t want to be seen as interfering in creative, similar to the backlash during WrestleMania 40’s buildup.
Regarding rumors of tension between The Rock and Triple H, multiple talents stated no issues have reached the locker room. Overall, the reaction leaned more toward confusion than frustration, with one wrestler speculating The Rock’s comments were an “overcorrection” from last year’s criticism.
Many found it odd that The Rock didn’t publicly acknowledge WrestleMania. One talent told Fightful: “We all found it kind of weird that he didn’t promote the show at all.” Others questioned his “work” remark to LaGreca, wondering if even backstage interactions were part of an angle.
Further updates on The Rock’s WWE involvement will follow as more details emerge.
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Chelsea Green Issues Warning After Consecutive Losses on SmackDown
Chelsea Green warned Zelina Vega on social media after losing twice to her on WWE SmackDown. See how the feud escalated in recent weeks.
Chelsea Green, the current WWE Women’s United States Champion, has intensified her rivalry with Zelina Vega following two back-to-back losses on SmackDown. After suffering defeats in consecutive matches, Green took to social media to directly address Vega’s recent actions.
The first clash between the two occurred two weeks ago. During that match, Green lost by countout after getting distracted by an argument with the commentary team. Frustrated by the outcome, she later approached SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis to demand a rematch. Aldis responded by scheduling another singles match for the following week.
In the rematch, Zelina Vega secured a clean pinfall victory over the Women’s United States Champion. Soon after, Vega shared a GIF of the match’s finish on social media, highlighting her second straight win over Green.
Chelsea Green quickly replied with a sarcastic yet pointed warning. “I will invoke the Sedition Act if you keep this up!!!!! 🫡🇺🇸”, she wrote, reacting to Vega’s post.
I will invoke the Sedition Act if you keep this up!!!!! 🫡 🇺🇸 https://t.co/OBQEwsZdzN
— CHELSEA GREEN (@ImChelseaGreen) April 24, 2025
The tension between both competitors continues to rise, signaling that the feud is far from over as Green looks to bounce back from these setbacks.
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WWE Legend Set to Confront Paul Heyman After 600 Days?
Brock Lesnar may return to WWE after 629 days to confront Paul Heyman and support Roman Reigns and CM Punk. Learn what could happen next.
Speculation is growing about a possible return of Brock Lesnar to WWE, which would mark his first appearance in nearly 629 days. His last match took place at SummerSlam on August 5, 2023. Currently, Paul Heyman is aligned with Seth Rollins and Bron Breakker, both of whom have recently taken out Roman Reigns and CM Punk on RAW.
During the recent episode of WWE RAW, Bron Breakker made a decisive move by spearing Reigns and joining forces with Rollins and Paul Heyman. This new alliance has shifted the balance of power, raising questions about how Reigns and Punk might respond.
Brock Lesnar, a former client of Paul Heyman, shares a long and storied history with the Wiseman. Their relationship fractured when Heyman sided with Reigns, sparking renewed rivalry between Reigns and Lesnar in the past. Given this background, some now speculate that Lesnar could return to confront Heyman once again.
If Lesnar does come back, his appearance could escalate the ongoing feud. A confrontation with Heyman might trigger an attack from Rollins and Breakker, potentially pushing Lesnar to align with Reigns and Punk. This would set the stage for a major faction war.
While there has been no official confirmation regarding Lesnar’s return, the idea remains plausible within the current storyline. His involvement could drive major developments in the weeks ahead, especially as the angle between these top names continues to evolve.
Ethan Page and Frankie Kazarian teamed up in the main event of the April 24 episode of TNA iMPACT!, facing Elijah and TNA World Champion Joe Hendry. While their performance as a team remained solid throughout most of the match, the ending took a sharp turn when Page refused to tag in. This opened the door for Elijah to hit Kazarian with a CrossRhodes, followed by a Tombstone, leading to the pinfall.
The betrayal appeared to be a calculated move. Both Ethan Page and Frankie Kazarian are set to compete for the TNA World Championship at Rebellion. By leaving Kazarian weakened, Page may have been looking to gain an advantage ahead of their title clash.
Page’s decision to abandon his partner mid-match underscored the “every man for himself” mentality that often comes into play when multiple challengers are involved in a high-stakes title match.
.@joehendry and @_Iam_Elijah_ stand tall on #TNAiMPACT…
— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) April 25, 2025
But at what cost for the TNA World Champion heading into #TNARebellion?
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