A significant challenge has been issued at the outset of tonight’s WWE SmackDown. The segment began with The Rock and Roman Reigns responding to Cody Rhodes' bold request for a match against The Rock before his championship bout against Reigns at WrestleMania 40.

Initially dismissing Rhodes' proposition and disparaging the Arizona crowd, The Rock instead proposed a tag team battle. He suggested that he and Reigns would face Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins on the first night of WrestleMania 40. Furthermore, The Rock introduced a crucial condition: should Rhodes and Rollins emerge victorious, Rhodes' subsequent match with Reigns would be conducted without The Bloodline's interference. Conversely, a win for The Rock and Reigns would mean Rhodes faces Reigns under Bloodline Rules. The Rock has given Cody and Seth a deadline until next week to accept or decline this challenge.

.@TheRock is UNHINGED tonight 😱#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/hmrugyFnPj

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Woah! @TheRock and The #Bloodline just challenged @CodyRhodes & @WWERollins to a Tag Team Match at #WrestleMania! #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/RQjOZLxlpP

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"The Rock will do everything in his power to make sure you don't win that title"@TheRock is laying down the law 😳#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/po7FZ1UJdo

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"Roman Reigns... I acknowledge you as my Tribal Chief"@TheRock just acknowledged @WWERomanReigns 🤯#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/FGfsIhN64a

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