The road to WrestleMania 40 is officially on, and fans cannot get enough of it. With Roman Reigns set to return on the latest episode of WWE SmackDown 02/02, Royal Rumble 2024 winner Cody Rhodes is set to come face-to-face with him.

With the stakes already high for this episode, two major surprise appearances are also planned. Recently injured CM Punk and the ever-loved Dwayne Johnson are also rumored to be backstage.

Are Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson and CM Punk set to appear on WWE SmackDown 02/02?

Although nothing official has yet come out, reports claim the two superstars might be backstage for this episode. While, The Rock was spotted in Birmingham, Alabama, PWI later reported both The Rock and CM Punk to be backstage for this event.

It is yet to be seen how true these rumors are. However, if they turn out to be true, fans might be in for an extremely exciting night. Both CM Punk and Dwayne Johnson are two of the top stars in the history of WWE, and their presence backstage is major news.

While The Second City Saint is out injured, fans can find The Brahma Bull inserting himself into a storyline against Roman Reigns. While Roman Reigns is the ‘Head of the Table’ kayfabe-wise, The Rock is on the Board of Directors.

Can Dwayne Johnson turn the rumored Roman Reigns vs Cody Rhodes WrestleMania 40 bout into a triple threat?

Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes are reported to come face-to-face, and Rhodes might announce his WrestleMania 40 opponent tonight. This might be the segment where fans can see The Rock inserting himself into the discussion, announcing himself as the third member of the fight.

However, it might not be so easy, and fans can find him battling it out inside the Elimination Chamber in Australia for the opportunity.

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With massive pressure from Seth Rollins as well, Cody Rhodes finds himself at a crossroads, with two opponents. With major history between both of his opponents, fans are equally confused about whom Rhodes will choose in the end.

However, whoever Rhodes chooses, fans are more excited about The Rock’s return on WWE SmackDown.

Who do you want to see Rhodes fighting?

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