The Rock could also be cooking within the WWE as soon as once more … however some followers aren’t tremendous joyful about it — ‘trigger it appears his return has knocked a significant storyline off monitor.

This is the deal … final evening, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson acquired into an intense staredown with present Undisputed WWE Common champ Roman Reigns on the finish of ESPN’s WWE SmackDown — an insane second seemingly organising a match between the 2 wrestlers.

Certainly, rumors have been floating round in the present day that they’ll combat within the subsequent couple of months — perhaps at WrestleMania in early April — and the net response … is a bit lukewarm if we’re being completely trustworthy.

Certain, there are diehard Rock supporters who need to see their champ-turned-actor wipe the ground with Reigns … however lots of people are pointing to current Royal Rumble winner Cody Rhodes and asking why it appears his story’s now taking a backseat to The Rock’s.

See, proper earlier than The Rock got here out for his staredown … CR talked about taking RR’s title from him — a proper to problem Cody earned by profitable The Royal Rumble simply final week — after which seemingly stepped apart as he launched The Rock to the group as if to point DJ’s getting the prospect as an alternative of him.

That is all kinda stunning for followers … ‘trigger Rhodes has been on the highway to Roman for some time now whereas The Rock solely lately hopped again into the ring.

As we beforehand reported … Dwayne referred to as out Roman Reigns again in early January throughout a shock look on RAW throughout which he requested if he must be sitting on the “head of the desk.”

So it appears clear The Rock desires the title … and that is the place persons are beginning to voice their frustration — as a result of it sounds just like the WWE’s not likely focused on furthering Cody Rhodes’ journey anymore. Principally, they’ve backed a distinct dawg within the ring, and — primarily based on the X trend — followers simply aren’t completely on board.

The key query right here … is it truthful for followers to voice their frustration with The Rock in any respect? In spite of everything, the man’s not writing his personal storylines so far as we all know, and he is a legend within the sport, so it is sensible the WWE desires to make use of him.

However, Johnson lately joined the TKO Group board — the governing physique of the WWE and UFC — and he now holds “The Rock” trademark … so you can say he is acquired much more company than your common WWE famous person.

Plus, Johnson’s acquired a little bit of a rep as somebody who will get what they need in Hollywood. When he was engaged on “Black Adam,” for instance, he mentioned he labored his magic to make a standalone movie as an alternative of first showing in “Shazam!” … a departure from the OG plan.

Backside line … The Rock should be cookin’, however it appears a good few wrestling followers need to attempt a brand new recipe.