The Rock threatens referee and WWE has to mute WrestleMania 40: I’m not fking around
Returned to the ring after 11 years
The electrifying energy of WrestleMania 40 was momentarily dampened as wrestling legend The Rock, in his highly anticipated return to the ring after 11 years, stirred controversy with an outburst aimed at a referee.
Teaming up with WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns, The Rock squared off against formidable opponents Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins in the main event on the first night.
The matchup, brimming with star power, initially unfolded at a steady pace before erupting into the thrilling spectacle fans had been eagerly awaiting.
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The incident with the refereeHowever, amidst the adrenaline-fueled action, all eyes turned to The Rock as he directed heated words towards referee Chad Patton. In a tense moment captured on live broadcast, The Rock instructed the official not to count anyone out under the threat of being fired.
“I’m not f*ing around,” he noted
This latest incident comes in the wake of prior reports suggesting dissatisfaction within WWE regarding The Rock’s use of explicit language during his promos.
Speculation had surfaced regarding a purported memo circulated among WWE stars, emphasizing the importance of adhering to PG guidelines both on television and social media platforms.
SEScoops.com, a reputable wrestling outlet, had shed light on internal concerns regarding a perceived double standard, with some within the organization questioning why The Rock appeared exempt from the same expectations placed on other talents.
