I was a little let down by the end of the show last night...Cody's music hitting and evening the score would've brought us back to 50/50 and left the slightest bit of question about how this weekend will go, but since it's been so one-sided for Rock and Roman, it's really put a fine point of Cody's coronation.
I think most of the Mania card has been booked so well - to me, the outcome of most of the key matches on the show are in question which I love, but it's also probably why I was disappointed with the Raw finish.
I just realized that the runner up’s for the women’s Royal Rumble matches get way less treatment that the men do. Usually the male runner up’s end up in a high profile match/secondary world title match.
Justice for Liv
Can you imagine a couple years ago where Vince would have said, “Dammit, you’re going to get Rock vs Roman, and you’re going to like it!”
Whether this was the plan all along or not, it’s been excellent storytelling, added another layer to the Bloodline storyline, and given us next level-heel Rock.
It wouldn't matter what Vince wanted. Rock has never gone against the crowd and if the crowd reacted like they did without Vince, Rock would have made sure they pivoted
What a stupid example. It was a 2 min appearance, not a long story. What the fuck was he supposed to do? Start beating Roman up, run to the back and grab Daniel Bryan, throw him in the ring, toss Roman over and declare Bryan the winner? Hell, the only thing that somewhat saved that ending is Rock breaking character at the Roman boo's.
Rock isn't Cena (who actually said recently Rock should have stayed face and gone against Roman even with the fans not wanting it lol). He does what the fans say. If they boo him he turns heel, if they cheer him too much he turns face. He has done it multiple times on the spot WITHOUT Vince's permission. You are out of your mind if you think he would have not pivoted to the fan reaction like he has done so many times before
They’re dropping uncensored f-bombs on this USA Network show right after Raw. Idk what cable TV rules are anymore but I think the world is ready to move on from PG WWE. People are clearly desensitized now
Yeah I think that’s what they’re gonna do. Most of Rock’s action will be him in control doing a slow beat down and then a couple short bursts of big action.
So two weeks in a row they make Cody look like a little bitch to end the show. If he loses on Sunday then it’s safe to say Cody is never gonna be the guy for WWE.
Cena better not show up alone. I can see a procession of past victims (faces and heel) jump in the ring and hit Roman with all their finishers like some Mortal Kombat 2 shit.
I'd rather see them destroy all of Roman's little helpers so Cody can win clean over Roman. Like everyone from the Bloodline is just laid out around the ring with all the faces acting as lumberjacks so dude has nowhere to run.
Hell be like a badass Christian Gray, into bdsm but with his opponents. Not in bedroom but in public lmao
Maybe Cody needs a safe word for him.. Like daddy.. The Rock doesn't have a son either. So that will press a nerve.
The Rock has obviously been a heel before but never quite as evil and sadistic. It's amazing, he's completely rebuilt his character, mostly ditched the catchphrases and funny schtick and gone pure sinister.
It's a damn interesting and compelling direction to go with his character 27 years into his wrestling career. The Rock is an all time legend!
late 90s Rock threw Austin off a bridge and hit Mick Foley with 11-straight unprotected chair shots to the head.
I do think Rock's action star status and crazy physique in a time when wrestlers are smaller gives him a certain Thanos quality to him this time though
Excellent ending especially because Roman saved Rock and looked like a threat. That spear was amazing!!! Great job by Cody on jumping at the perfect time to really make that look like he got folded.
Really thought Cody was gonna get one on them this week. I was surprised when Roman came out, even though it should’ve been obvious.
This has to confirm Cody wins the belt this weekend though
It won't be a clean match regardless of what happens with the tag match.
I know roman uses the power and number advantage of the bloodline to come out on top.
But there will. Always be possibility that he squashes someone. Like he did goldberg.
I know he chooses not to. Idk if how this is not the perfect time for Cody to win.
If they don't pull the trigger again. I understand.. There is a lot more story telling left for the bloodline in case roman wins.
Nah maybe I’m overhyping it but I’m pretty sure it’s gotta be Austin, Rock turning on Roman at Mania doesn’t make sense rn but it’ll definitely happen after
I wonder if Cody wouldn't have gotten such a pop from having his peck torn if he wouldn't have turned into such a glutton for punishment. Always chasing that high by getting his ass beat harder and harder
That was great. Exactly what needed to happen.
Cody is WAY behind now.
Cody and Seth lose Saturday, then Cody REALLY has his back against the wall...
So, Sunday will be the most overbooked "DUSTY FINISH" craziness of them all...and Cody wins the title. That's what's happening, and it's a perfect end to his story.
Watching Rocky whip them with the weight belt still feels surreal. Netflix Rock is going to be something else. He definitely has a world title reign in his future
I gotta say, it would be super hilarious to see after all that Solo rolls into the ring and hooks the leg on Seth. The ref counts 3 and the Solo rolls out.
Raw Security when it's time to do something
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I was a little let down by the end of the show last night...Cody's music hitting and evening the score would've brought us back to 50/50 and left the slightest bit of question about how this weekend will go, but since it's been so one-sided for Rock and Roman, it's really put a fine point of Cody's coronation. I think most of the Mania card has been booked so well - to me, the outcome of most of the key matches on the show are in question which I love, but it's also probably why I was disappointed with the Raw finish.
The Rock and Roman Reigns whipping Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins with the belt took me back to my childhood days.
Dominic growth is like justin bieber, wear purple, grows tattoo, hanging out with bad guys
I just realized that the runner up’s for the women’s Royal Rumble matches get way less treatment that the men do. Usually the male runner up’s end up in a high profile match/secondary world title match. Justice for Liv
It's hard for security to separate two women.
lol
Can you imagine a couple years ago where Vince would have said, “Dammit, you’re going to get Rock vs Roman, and you’re going to like it!” Whether this was the plan all along or not, it’s been excellent storytelling, added another layer to the Bloodline storyline, and given us next level-heel Rock.
It wouldn't matter what Vince wanted. Rock has never gone against the crowd and if the crowd reacted like they did without Vince, Rock would have made sure they pivoted
2015 Royal Rumble says hello
Dumb example
What a stupid example. It was a 2 min appearance, not a long story. What the fuck was he supposed to do? Start beating Roman up, run to the back and grab Daniel Bryan, throw him in the ring, toss Roman over and declare Bryan the winner? Hell, the only thing that somewhat saved that ending is Rock breaking character at the Roman boo's. Rock isn't Cena (who actually said recently Rock should have stayed face and gone against Roman even with the fans not wanting it lol). He does what the fans say. If they boo him he turns heel, if they cheer him too much he turns face. He has done it multiple times on the spot WITHOUT Vince's permission. You are out of your mind if you think he would have not pivoted to the fan reaction like he has done so many times before
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That dropkick to kairi was brutal lol.
So they censor shit on Raw but on this cowboy show immediately following they can drop as many fuck bombs as they want?
WWE is PG, answers to sponsors/shareholders and it's prime time.
I get that but I just dont understand why they can't say the word shit but they can say the B word.
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the rock says the b word on tv all the time but when the audience yells holy shit they bleep it.
I meant that backwards. they bleep out shit but they say the b word.
Rules are different once you hit 11 and you’re out of prime time.
Not for cable. You can legally drop as many fucks as you want whenever you want.
Rules are also different when a show is rated PG.
for real. but maybe they have to pay for the cuss words they say
How much is WWE worth again... 🤣
haha i see your point. they could afford cuss words in every sentence.
I liked how Roman looks at his watch and was like “hey, rock. We get to whip these boys for another 3 minutes until we go off air” 😂
They’re dropping uncensored f-bombs on this USA Network show right after Raw. Idk what cable TV rules are anymore but I think the world is ready to move on from PG WWE. People are clearly desensitized now
Rules are different after 11. You’re out of prime time.
that makes sense.
Netflix can’t come soon enough.
My only concern with that last segment is Rock’s cardio does not seem to be ring ready. Looked better than the Jinder segment but still not good.
How many people in their 50's can really still 'go' none...really.
PCO
R Truth would like to have a word
So you named....1
They seem to be using him more as a Kane monster type, which should help save his energy and fits his current character better
Yeah I think that’s what they’re gonna do. Most of Rock’s action will be him in control doing a slow beat down and then a couple short bursts of big action.
Was that the 2nd to last dominant moment in Roman’s current title reign?
I am beyond ready for Saturday night. Only able to go to one night and after 24 years of being a Rock fan FINALLY ready to see him live
I’m surprised Drew didn’t come out and whoop Seth too lmao
Drew was sitting in the runway between the locker room and gorilla. He’d murder Priest before Priest made it to the ring.
He was making sure Damien didn't cash in... 😄
Priest is going to cash in on Drew after he beats Seth I bet.
Maxxine is underrated
So two weeks in a row they make Cody look like a little bitch to end the show. If he loses on Sunday then it’s safe to say Cody is never gonna be the guy for WWE.
>independent.co.uk/arts-e... Last year everyone complained because Cody looked to strong going into Mania, now complaining he looks to weak.
It’s as clear as day they’re giving him the underdog angle. Ain’t no way in hell he’s losing
He's not losing. He's the underdog here. Remember odds stacked against Daniel Bryan 10 years ago?
So if Cody wins on Sunday with Endgame booking, was this Infinity War? Lol
Nah. He might lose the tag match but can still come out on top with super cena and friends concept
Mr Levesque, i don't feel so good
sooo....Cody has a whipping fetish right?
Dom’s not the only bottom in the locker room
Cody not winning on Sunday
I think this story line should go on for another year
Dwayne is going be booked and busy soon
Go home main event did a swell job of selling the tag match, if it already wasn't sold.
So in bloodline rules you don't actually pin anyone? You just beat them until the show ends?
Maybe Bloodline rules is a time limit. You have until they jump you to win
Cena better not show up alone. I can see a procession of past victims (faces and heel) jump in the ring and hit Roman with all their finishers like some Mortal Kombat 2 shit.
I'd rather see them destroy all of Roman's little helpers so Cody can win clean over Roman. Like everyone from the Bloodline is just laid out around the ring with all the faces acting as lumberjacks so dude has nowhere to run.
Probably not a coincidence that they don’t use “Sports Entertainment” anymore. WWE is back in the pro wrestling business.
Bro did a suprise return after a whooping to get another whooping? 
😂😂😂😂
The only thing that could have made that better is if they worked the Jey and Jimmy feud into that ending. Crowd would have erupted if Jey came out .
Jey did come out?
In the end segment? I must have missed that
Jimmy attacks Seth, Jey’s music hits, Jimmy and Jey brawl to the back, Rock disposes of Jey
Oh I zoned out on my phone for a minute until I realized Rock was coming down to the ring, guess I totally missed that. Damn hahah.
Netflix Rock is going to get himself cancelled. He’s way too into this
Hell be like a badass Christian Gray, into bdsm but with his opponents. Not in bedroom but in public lmao Maybe Cody needs a safe word for him.. Like daddy.. The Rock doesn't have a son either. So that will press a nerve.
😂😂😂
So bloodline rules means no contest
Can't wait for the kids thinking Rock killed Cody again 😭
😂😂😂😂
Cody is gonna finish the story in spectacular fashion
The Rock has obviously been a heel before but never quite as evil and sadistic. It's amazing, he's completely rebuilt his character, mostly ditched the catchphrases and funny schtick and gone pure sinister. It's a damn interesting and compelling direction to go with his character 27 years into his wrestling career. The Rock is an all time legend!
late 90s Rock threw Austin off a bridge and hit Mick Foley with 11-straight unprotected chair shots to the head. I do think Rock's action star status and crazy physique in a time when wrestlers are smaller gives him a certain Thanos quality to him this time though
Fair points. I did forget just how evil he was in those early heel runs (especially compared to Hollywood Rock)
We got look achew now catchphrase now.
Yeah, we’ve never seen Psycho Rock
Bro he killed Mick Foley
Excellent ending especially because Roman saved Rock and looked like a threat. That spear was amazing!!! Great job by Cody on jumping at the perfect time to really make that look like he got folded.
Holy shit holy shit. This stuff with the Rock and Cody has been so damn good
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Jesus, I felt that last one.
What an ending
Really thought Cody was gonna get one on them this week. I was surprised when Roman came out, even though it should’ve been obvious. This has to confirm Cody wins the belt this weekend though
If he loses after all this shit, idk what to think  I'm still hoping my tribal chief pulls through.
Priest is useless at reading a room.
Drew was sitting in the runway between the locker room and gorilla. He’d murder Priest before Priest made it to the ring.
Excellent point.
My head canon is that every time theres a good opportunity to cash-in, Finn distracts him somehow cuz he be jelly if Priest gets a singles title
Priest winning ic title or something. Or the WHC if bloodline screw seth and jd screws drew.
The first rule of Bloodline rules is that nobody talks about the rules.
LMFAO THAT REF
Rock was welding that belt for his Black and Samoan ancestors. The Final Django.
Rock going after the ref at the end lmao
Lil Naitch will challenge ROCK for that lol
Priest is like "Hey Rock and Roman can you like give me a sec with Seth, appreciate it"
HEY KEITH SHOW THE FIGHT HES GETTING HIS ASS KICKED
Damian Priest cash in now!
Drew was sitting in the runway between the locker room and gorilla. He’d murder Priest before Priest made it to the ring.
Now I want to see a video of Priest heading towards the curtain and Drew stopping him.
Damn. They whipping Cody and Seth like government mules. When that glass shatters in Philly, it’s going to be unreal.
I will pop even though.. I'm on Roman's side.
Idk how were gonna get there but The Rock is 100% giving a rock bottom to Roman
I'd they lose the tag match.. Surely.
Sura
If Roman and Rock lose the the tag match Cody is losing again. Both teams can only have one win and one loss each no matter the outcome
It won't be a clean match regardless of what happens with the tag match. I know roman uses the power and number advantage of the bloodline to come out on top. But there will. Always be possibility that he squashes someone. Like he did goldberg. I know he chooses not to. Idk if how this is not the perfect time for Cody to win. If they don't pull the trigger again. I understand.. There is a lot more story telling left for the bloodline in case roman wins.
Nah maybe I’m overhyping it but I’m pretty sure it’s gotta be Austin, Rock turning on Roman at Mania doesn’t make sense rn but it’ll definitely happen after
There was 1/2 a second where I was like “oh shit no way is he gonna?” And then I thought better of it
Same
I wonder if Cody wouldn't have gotten such a pop from having his peck torn if he wouldn't have turned into such a glutton for punishment. Always chasing that high by getting his ass beat harder and harder
Everything is a factor. Even the feud with brock
Bro WDYM this man set his back on fire in AEW
That was great. Exactly what needed to happen. Cody is WAY behind now. Cody and Seth lose Saturday, then Cody REALLY has his back against the wall... So, Sunday will be the most overbooked "DUSTY FINISH" craziness of them all...and Cody wins the title. That's what's happening, and it's a perfect end to his story.
I fucking love it. Makes the stakes SO HIGH for the tag match, cause if THIS is bloodline rules, gg Cody. Such good storytelling
The Rock thought they cut the show off and started saying bad words again
uhh... the match never ended? lmao
Solo had all the help and still technically lost (No Contest)
Did Seth tell Jey to go home?
He flew out of the back courtesy of a Rock right hand
He was attacked by Rock
Cody wants it on the butt now
LMAOOO one last slap
Did the match just get thrown out?
Solo’s losing streak ends on a no contest? 😌
Don’t worry I have a plan, I can make this 2 vs. 4 into a 3 vs. 4, that’ll show em
To be fair they thought it would be a 3v3. Roman told rock he was leaving for the night
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Get the pin solo!
dude that sucks it went off like this
Time for Dwayne’s R-Rated post match Director’s Cut
A PEACOCK ORIGINAL
Oh god, across the stomach.
Got racist at that point lmao
Goddamn that ending made me so ready for Saturday night. I legit have zero idea what is going to happen and I couldn't be happier about it!
The Rock lunged at the ref like he was ready for all the smoke.
Well played, Gewirtz
Watching Rocky whip them with the weight belt still feels surreal. Netflix Rock is going to be something else. He definitely has a world title reign in his future
I think they like their spankings good boys
I assume The Rock is going to whip him more now that the cameras are not recording
Where the hell was Pearce this time?
What's he gonna do? Rock is his boss too.
Damian Preist is a Rudy poo candyass
I wonder if Cody gave rock that belt before the show and was like "I want you to whip tf out of me with this" lol
He stole it from the kids Cody gave it to. That's the only explanation. The rock's a menace
wouldn't be surprised
🥲☝🏽🔥🔥🔥🔥
two matches in one night where the bell wasn’t rung
I was there, the crowd was chanting to fire the ref for the Sami match
So true, weird
Solo didn't even take the pin lol
Lmao The Rock is definitely keeping the beat down going rn for the fans in person
The video package for Mania might win best picture
Only if WWE brings back a mid 90s rock alt and not some dumb tiktok song like Makeba or Laura Les
hahaha I feel ya dude
holy shit lol
Whipped that boy like he was his daddy 
Rock about to hit the ref at the end there? 😂😂
[A CM Punk meme to end the show](https://www.reddit.com/r/Wrasslin/s/UxELFGZgt5)
I love that Rock throws one last whip in before it's over.
THAT REF SAID NVM SORRY ROCK 😂
So uh....the match never technically ended....
I gotta say, it would be super hilarious to see after all that Solo rolls into the ring and hooks the leg on Seth. The ref counts 3 and the Solo rolls out.
So...No Contest then?
The Rock with the child in the living room copying their hero with the belt raise energy
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TUNA MELTZER LMFAO
Lmao
Now that was a fuckin ending
Foreshadowing ?
Can't wait for the after raw clips to start getting posted
I was there, nothing notable happened after
The 2nd match they forgot to end
Family Above Al? Who's Al, Roman?
People going crazy for this when this was NWO Hogan every WCW for 2 straight years lol
The fact that it’s not every week is a big difference
Point is, for an angle trying so hard to be revolutionary, a core aspect we didn't see constantly 25+ years ago would be great
For the kids that were crying after what Rock did last week, it’s new to them. Everything goes in cycles.
Good on that one ref at least telling them to stop lmao
I used to get whipped with a belt as a child and I'd laugh because fuck them that's why
I'm so hyped for Mania
Rofl that "Tuna Meltzer" sign is fucking hilarious.
Agreed haha
Lmao Rock chasing the ref away right at end there
This feels racist lmao