The Great One Addresses Fans, Critics, and His Wrestling Roots

Summary

– Reflecting on his Flex Kavana days, he credited the crowd for shaping his early career

The Rock appeared surprised at NXT New Year’s Evil on January 7, delivering a fiery promo that was heavily censored during the broadcast due to frequent F-bombs. After the show, The CW Network released the uncensored version, allowing fans to experience his raw and unapologetic speech.

Responding to chants of his name, The Rock joked about not getting emotional before addressing recent criticism of his friendship with Cody Rhodes at WWE Raw’s Netflix premiere. He dismissed the negativity, urging fans to enjoy the journey he’s creating as the “Final Boss,” reminding them that his plans are always steps ahead.

“Don’t f*** around and get me emotional up in this thing. What did they say? ‘You can’t be nice to Cody.’ At the end of the day, let us all remind them that The Rock is the Final Boss, thinking 20 steps ahead, so the best thing for them to do is to know their role, shut their mouth, and enjoy the ride that The Rock is taking them on.”

As the promo unfolded, The Rock joked about time constraints, stating he planned to go over his allotted two minutes, much to the crowd’s amusement. He wrapped up by apologizing for his language, adding to the moment’s unpredictability.

Reflecting on his early wrestling days as Flex Kavana, The Rock called it “the most f***** up professional wrestling name of all time.” He credited those experiences and the crowd for shaping his career, blending nostalgia with his signature attitude.

Fans have praised The Rock’s bold return, appreciating the raw energy and connection he brought to the promo. While his next appearance on WWE programming remains unclear, this moment at NXT New Year’s Evil reminded everyone why The Great One continues to be an icon.