The Rock faced personal rivalries while honoring his family’s history in a momentous moment during the WWE Hall of Fame ceremony. It was a historic moment when his grandma Lia Maivia was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2024 in honor of her contributions to the professional wrestling world.
The Rock honored his grandma and acknowledged her influence on wrestling, especially in Hawaii. Beyond her accomplishments, Lia Maivia left a legacy as a trailblazer who helped athletes follow their dreams and produced iconic wrestling matches all over the world.
Clash of The Rock & Cody Rhodes
But in the middle of the festivities, The Rock talked about his simmering conflicts with Cody Rhodes. Thinking back on his family’s past, he named Cody Rhodes’ father Dusty as one of his heroes. However, under all of the praise were private disputes with Cody, Roman Reigns, and Seth Rollins.
At the ceremony, The Rock turned to face Cody Rhodes and said, “This rivalry is not just business; it’s deeply personal.” He promised to settle the score in the ring as WrestleMania 40 Night 1 drew near.
The Rock also revealed a moving story about his mother Ata Johnson, who also wanted to confront Cody Rhodes. But at WrestleMania 40 Night 1, The Final Boss pledged to handle it himself.
It became clear that there was a human story hidden behind the gloss of sports entertainment as The Rock’s remarks echoed throughout the WWE Hall of Fame. And in a thrilling fight, The Great One’s goal was to protect family honor and lineage.
