WWE had a monumental evening, capped off by the shocking John Cena heel turn.
At the end of Elimination Chamber, The Rock helped set up Cena's heel turn, a highly protected secret that propels both Cena and Cody Rhodes into the WrestleMania season. The segment was originally listed third internally, and although it aired at the end of the show, that was part of the planned strategy to keep the turn under wraps. The order was never a last-minute decision, and the segment's secrecy was maintained so well that even many within WWE were surprised by it.
Cena and Cody have known for a while that they would be facing each other at WrestleMania, though there are no current plans for The Rock to compete at the event. Creative had been told to prepare as if The Rock wouldn't be wrestling, and his involvement is kept under tight wraps. He typically works closely with Brian Gewirtz and Triple H on his creative direction.
Regarding Travis Scott’s involvement, the Friday poster drop was a clear hint at the angle, and Scott’s participation had been in the works for over a month. However, it’s unclear how long he was specifically tied to the angle itself.
The full details of how long the Cena-Rock storyline has been in the works are vague, with speculation that the setup might go back to Cena’s tour announcement or earlier events like Bad Blood. However, WWE staff had limited information, with some believing the Bad Blood appearance was part of a broader plan, while others think the storyline's details have been intentionally vague to accommodate potential Rock involvement.
While many within WWE expect The Rock to appear at WrestleMania in Vegas, nothing has been confirmed about his role. Internally, the segment was written by Ed Koskey and Brian Parise, with no producer listed, though the order of events for Elimination Chamber suggests flexibility in the planning.
John Cena is not scheduled for the next two episodes of Raw, and The Rock mentioned he’ll be flying to Africa tonight.
(H/T Fightful Select)
