When WrestleMania 40 takes over Philadelphia in early April, there’s a good chance we will see one of the biggest matches of the modern era and one of the most exciting matchups of the 21st century. Though a one-on-one bout has yet to be confirmed between the two, it appears as if WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns will take on Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson in a match that could be up there with the latter’s WrestleMania 18 match against Hollywood Hulk Hogan, at least in terms of mainstream appeal.
The two “cousins” have been teasing a showdown ever since The Rock returned to WWE at the start of 2024, but their history goes back years. This is something that has been a long time coming. Let’s break down a history shared by these two future WWE Hall of Famers and their potential fight for the title of “Head of the Table.”
