The supply was longwinded, the items generally out of order and the message at occasions complicated — removed from The Rock’s finest work.
However the main potentialities definitely are there to maintain Cody Rhodes as fascinating as he’s ever been because the shine of his “Finish the story” arc wears off, whereas additionally supercharging a babyface Roman Reigns.
The Rock was making an attempt to stroll a really tremendous line on final Friday’s SmackDown, to have the ability to come out, crack jokes and schmooze a crowd so he could be cheered when he publicizes issues like New Orleans internet hosting WrestleMania 42. After which flip across the subsequent minute and inform the followers to cease singing with him amongst different heel zingers throughout the 25-minute-plus phase.
It muddies the water, for certain.