The recent WWE WrestleMania 40 was quite star-studded and nostalgic with the presence of The Undertaker, The Rock, and John Cena. The main two-night event in Philadelphia saw Cody Rhodes fighting for the WWE Universal Championship in a thrilling battle against Roman Reigns. However, it wasn’t just for wrestling fans this time.
The event was packed with famous NFL faces like George Kittle, Jason Kelce, and Lane Johnson were there. Also, Hollywood brought some glam with stars like Drew Barrymore and Vanessa Hudgens. Even with all the hype, a former Pro Bowl quarterback felt something was missing. He wasn’t alone – many fans wished they could see this GOAT back in the ring.
RG3 misses Stone Cold at WrestleMania
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WWE promised WrestleMania 40 would be their biggest event ever, and they delivered. They had everything – music, dance performances, and even surprise appearances from NFL stars. Yet, former Baltimore quarterback Robert Griffin III missed one key element – ‘Stone Cold’ Steve Austin. He also posted on X that, “All WrestleMania 40 needed was a Stone Cold appearance to send it TO THE MOON!” Even many fans agree with RG3.
All WrestleMania 40 needed was a Stone Cold appearance to send it TO THE MOON!
— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) April 8, 2024
It seems like WWE talked to Stone Cold about making a surprise appearance at WrestleMania. While it’s unclear what he would have done, rumors said he might help Cody Rhodes. But the “Texas Rattlesnake” never said he was in, leaving fans disappointed. Even without him, the event still had a great match with The Undertaker.
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The Undertaker’s move and Rhodes’s victory
The Rock and Roman Reigns’ recent epic clash with Seth Rollins and Cody Rhodes had fans on the edge of their seats. Things got even wilder when The Rock jumped into the ring, helping Reigns create a tough three-on-two battle. Just when it looked like Cody and Seth were doomed, John Cena and Jey Uso rushed to even the odds. Right when everyone thought things couldn’t get crazier, the Deadman appeared. The Undertaker suddenly came out of thin air and chokeslammed The Rock. This moment gave Cody the perfect chance to strike. He defeated Roman Reigns, finally becoming the undisputed WWE Champion and ending Reigns’ incredible title run.
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Even though Stone Cold didn’t show up, the match was super exciting. NFL stars and Hollywood celebrities including The Rock made it a huge event. Fans loved seeing so many of their favorites in one place. Now, we want to know whether you missed any other wrestling legends just like how RG3 missed Stone Cold. Share your thoughts in the comments below.