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Tonight, on “Night 1” of WrestleMania 40, we will witness the long-awaited Tag Team match that will pit Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins against the duo formed by Roman Reigns and The Rock on the other.

The Rock has already made his way to the ring and is playing the part of being the ‘Final Boss’ to perfection. And his entrance during the Showcase of the Immortals was the cherry on the cake. But what championship belt was he carrying while making his entrance? Did he win any title in his recent stint? Let’s find out!

The Rock is the official People’s Champion

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The WWE Hall of Fame 2024 was a spectacle to watch. From Paul Heyman to Muhammad Ali, industry icons were getting the praise they all deserved. It was during this ceremony that Lonnie Ali, the widow of the original People’s Champion and boxing legend Muhammad Ali, gifted the Rock a new and revamped People’s Championship belt. The belt that he carried to the ring tonight! Lonnie Ali invited The Rock to the ring before the induction. And she talked about how The Rock had requested permission to use the title “People’s Champion,” which was the moniker of the boxing legend, Ali. After that, Lonnie gave The Rock the People’s Championship, emblazoned with the Brahma Bull logo.

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Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has established himself as the centerpiece of this year’s WrestleMania. The People’s Champ has been one man who has produced the most entertainment in recent weeks. In the Hall of Fame ceremony, the Brahma Bull also gave a speech praising the legacy of his grandmother Lia Maivia in the wrestling landscape as he inducted her into the Hall of Fame. In this regard, he mentioned a whole series of legends who have made the history of this discipline. Including the father of his opponent at WrestleMania 40, the late Dusty Rhodes. According to Dwayne Johnson, he is among those he considers his heroes. However, this fight, according to the Brahma Bull, is personal.

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Recall that, in the case of victory by Rhodes and Rollins, the Bloodline will be banned from the match between Roman Reigns and the American Nightmare. However, if the Final Boss and the Tribal Chief win, then the match for the WWE Undisputed Universal Championship will be a “Bloodline Rules match”. Nevertheless, do you think the match will play out to The Rock’s expectations? Stay tuned to find out.

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