In a surprising turn of events on this week’s edition of SmackDown, The Rock made a bold move by aligning himself with Roman Reigns’ Bloodline faction, signaling his allegiance with the group’s signature ‘The One’ hand gesture. This unexpected development caught the attention of AEW stars Austin and Colten Gunn, who had some interesting reactions to The Rock’s actions.
As part of one of the most popular AEW tag teams and the sons of Billy Gunn, Austin and Colten Gunn couldn’t help but respond to The Rock’s hand gesture during SmackDown. While The Rock’s version of the gesture differed slightly from the one typically displayed by Reigns and The Bloodline, it didn’t escape the notice of the Gunn brothers.
Austin Gunn interpreted The Rock’s hand gesture as resembling a gun, a symbol that resonates with their legendary family name. In a playful jab, he suggested that “The Great One” may have borrowed the gesture from them, humorously remarking.
On the other hand, Colten Gunn took a slightly different approach, playfully dismissing The Rock’s attempt to join their “clan.” In a tongue-in-cheek comment, he stated, “everyone wants to be in the bang bang gang…sorry kid, clubs full.”
Meanwhile, The Rock and Roman Reigns used their appearance on SmackDown to address their ongoing WrestleMania feud with 2024 Royal Rumble match winner, Cody Rhodes. The People’s Champion spared no expense in hurling insults at Rhodes and the crowd in attendance, asserting that Rhodes would not conclude his storyline at The Show of Shows. The segment culminated with The Rock pledging his allegiance to his family, effectively ending the show on a dramatic note.
The Rock’s unexpected alignment with The Bloodline has certainly sparked intrigue and speculation among wrestling fans, and the reactions from AEW’s Austin and Colten Gunn add an entertaining twist to the unfolding storyline. As tensions continue to rise heading into WrestleMania 40, the wrestling world eagerly anticipates how this alliance will impact the landscape of sports entertainment.