Navigating Fan Sentiments: Rollins on “Rocky Sucks” Chants
Summary
– Seth Rollins shares his thoughts on the unexpected negative reaction The Rock received from WWE fans during SmackDown.
– Fans expressed their disappointment through “Rocky Sucks” chants, shocked by the potential replacement of Cody Rhodes by The Rock at WrestleMania 40.
– Rollins, caught off-guard by the fans’ reaction, believes The Rock, a brand expert, will navigate this negativity effectively.
During a recent WWE SmackDown episode, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s surprise return was met with mixed reactions from the WWE universe. While initially excited, fans quickly turned, expressing their disappointment over the possibility of The Rock replacing Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania 40. During this moment, Seth Rollins, present in the ring, shared his surprise and thoughts on the fans’ booing during an interview with Maggie Perloff.
Rollins found himself unprepared for the extent of the negative reaction, acknowledging The Rock’s brand expertise and his ability to handle such backlash. He speculated on how this experience might affect The Rock, given his passion for wrestling and previous experiences with negative crowd reactions early in his career. Despite the unexpected fan response, Rollins remains excited for WrestleMania season and The Rock’s involvement in WWE.
As WrestleMania 40 approaches, Seth Rollins has yet to finalize an opponent but expresses interest in potentially facing Cody Rhodes for the WWE World Heavyweight Title. The wrestling community continues to speculate on how this storyline will unfold and the impact of fan reactions on WWE’s creative decisions.
