WWE Called Out for Making The Rock “Mean Nothing” on 2/21 SmackDown

The Rock made his presence felt during the February 21st episode of WWE SmackDown, where he had a lengthy promo segment with Cody Rhodes. However, his segment has been getting mixed responses from fans and critics alike and now WWE has been called out for poorly booking The Rock.

During the segment, The Rock revealed that after their intense feud last year, he and Cody Rhodes became good friends and have shared some great moments together. He then stated that he wants the current Undisputed WWE Champion to be his champion and to give him his “soul.”

On a recent episode of BroDown on Backstage Pass, former WWE head writer Vince Russo revealed his thoughts on The Rock’s promo from SmackDown. The former WWE head writer criticized the company’s handling of one of its biggest stars.

Russo questioned WWE’s approach, showing disbelief that they could make The Rock mean absolutely nothing despite his status. Having worked closely with him for years, he was surprised by the way the segment was presented.

“My take away from this show was, bro, are they really and honestly going to make The Rock mean nothing? Like seriously? Because I got to tell you, bro, listen, I worked with the dude for years and years.”

Vince Russo went on to call it the worst in-ring promo he had ever seen from The Rock. However, he did not blame The Final Boss for the way it played out. Instead, he pointed to the storyline and overall direction, stating that the subject matter and angle were the real issues.

“This is the worst Rock in-ring promo I think I ever saw. It really had nothing to do with his performance. It had to do with the subject matter. It had to do with the angle. It had to do with what the hell they were talking about because I walked away.”

The Rock’s appearance has also led to a ton of changes to WWE’s creative plans and now WrestleMania 41 is in flux. After all, The Rock made it clear he doesn’t necessarily need a match with Cody Rhodes again despite their longstanding feud.

As WWE continues to figure out The Rock’s role, fans are left questioning whether the company can adjust and give the Hollywood megastar a storyline that matches his legacy. With WrestleMania 41 on the horizon, it remains to be seen what WWE has in store for The Great One.