How WWE Just Saved Wrestlemania... Through Pure CHAOS

Simon Miller is here to talk all about that WWE Wrestlemania 40 press conference and how WWE just went full chaos mode!
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[@SirGenesis206]

I’m 100% convinced they booked two endings and let the crowd decide which path to choose like an RPG. You can see The Rock confirming the reaction multiple times before deciding to pull the trigger. This needs to happen more often.

[@mtk2fitness208]

Very feasible idea but I feel like you can't do this with everyone. All the people on stage last night are masters in the ring and on the mic which is why this segment was elevated

[@Hydropathy]

Before Rock walks up to Cody you can see Paul give him a signal

[@batmanunleashed]

@@Hydropathy Can also see Cody clench up his jaw and for sure he was getting ready for the slap. Beautiful cinema.

[@NPClownumber81googolplex]

Exactly. rock's ego didn't know ppl preferred Cody over him so they called an audible and made 2 options. Now they trying hard to make sense of it all lol

[@atlien1988]

@@NPClownumber81googolplex LMAO man some of yall are truly delusional

[@NoggintheNog37]

He elevated the entire thing, he's not just great as a heel, but he makes everyone around him step up too. It was glorious. Seeing triple H trying not to laugh when rocky was throwing f bombs at him was a highlight. They must be having so much fun doing this.

[@PrinceIsot]

The scene with CM Punk and the Rock was hilarious, Rock was standing there like "mf you know i can hear you right?"

[@ShayneRawls]

hear*

[@LegendaryHeroponRiki]

hare* ​@@ShayneRawls

[@ParadiseDB7]

​@@ShayneRawls*hear

[@nickcasey6144]

*hair

[@vincentferrante3966]

Hrae*

[@CrimsonColbat]

The moment he said “The only real Royal Family in Wrestling “ I got chills and knew.

[@marclawrence5321]

The clue for me was when he first came out and he wasn't wearing merch. No special t-shirt. All black, not selling anything.

[@MakeYouOnlyMine]

@@marclawrence5321 Even the usual Rock shtick was heavily toned down. When he did the "it doesn't matter" to the crowd, it was so cold and antagonistic.

[@Insanemonk11]

You mean the line everyone knew was coming, that they lead you by the nose with?

[@bootythunda6525]

​@@Insanemonk11not everything need to be unpredictable lol. And most ppl subbed to these type of channels go out of their way to see Dave Meltzer spoil any suprise to begin with. Anybody that goes and seeks out spoilers has no right to complain about predictability

[@Insanemonk11]

@@bootythunda6525 something being predictable, and then being so obvious like a 3 year wrote it, is another

[@dennisgicho]

People keep forgetting Seth is injured. He won't wrestle until close to Mania

[@chrisosterhoudt7809]

Not only that but if I remember right neither Roman or the Rock were scheduled to be at the Chamber either.

[@MJCKCA]

he's reaaaally good at making us forget about that

[@Stubz_g]

Exactly. I doubt we even get that tag match. I reckon we’ll either get Cody v Rock v Roman or Cody v Roman with Rock as special guest referee. Would love to see Seth v Drew v Sami for the WHC

[@user-nn1xp7lq8i]

I like codyfans/ rockfans stay passionate for the business.

[@stingrey1571]

I think drew should absolutely obliterate Seth at mania. A total 3 min squash but Seth does a surprise roll up to win. Damian cash in

[@joestewart3647]

Seth was super underrated at the end of this. His reaction to the rock jumping in with the bumb knee. His comments about the board. You could 1000% convince someone this was a real occurrence. Seth is making the most out of it.

[@spsawyer22]

Seth is an incredible worker in all ways...it's why he's super over even though his gimmick is meh

[@joestewart3647]

@@spsawyer22 I think his gimic is really just that people love his music. 😂

[@edgesucks09]

@@spsawyer22 He' s super over how exactly,...because people sing his song..?, literally every wrestler seth has faced the crowd was cheering when they almost pinned him, sami, jey, Drew, even Nakamura in his first match against seth...the as good as he's in the ring the guy is only over as a heel with the fans and that's a fact...

[@spsawyer22]

@@edgesucks09 he gets chosen for media interviews like a big star, his merch sells, his wife is famous too so there's even more attention (granted some bad). Wut u talking bout mate?

[@edgesucks09]

@@spsawyer22 He's a champion it would be a disgrace if he wasn't getting interviewed and funny how you bring up Becky like that's his only accomplishment once again nothing that addresses any of my points 🤣, people are literally eager to see Drew take the title from him, they were eager for jey to do it, for Sami to do it and even Nakamura 🤣, but sure buddy sure He's "Over" with the fans...

[@DamnWhoAsked]

One of the best segments they've had in years. Masterpieces like this make you appreciate good ole Papa H even more. He saw the mistake, addressed the mistake, and fixed it. Had Vince still run the company, he would've tried to shove Rock vs Roman down our throats and not even flinch at the negative feedback and outrage.

[@SchatzProductions]

absolutely

[@koolvlud475]

Well Daniel Bryan was in this same situation 10 years ago and Vince included Bryan in original Orton vs Batista match

[@monopolymac6168]

it was always a work man

[@Macgyver00]

Never was a mistake planned all along.

[@JesseTampa]

​@koolvlud475 D.B. had "THE YES MOVEMENT," and the Man literally filled an entire wrestling ring with fans demanding to see him compete for and win the straps at Wrestlemania 30.

[@0003827]

I also think the rock's involvement is because cody and roman aren't as main stream as the precious "faces" of the WWE, i think this will help them both reach more global recognition due to the rock being there. it's gonna be a great ride.

[@TheRealAhoy]

Obviously

[@Aqwtiny]

Roman is 100% already main stream lol. Roman and Rhea probably the most well known superstars on the roster.

[@0003827]

not as main stream as john cena or the rock were is what i'm saying. never said they weren't just not as much@@Aqwtiny

[@bruceleeroy2050]

Did Dusty book this lol ?!? This felt like a Jim Crockett Promotions press conference. The realism, the story telling and intensity was all there. You don’t know what was scripted or real. A great blurring of the lines. This is PRO WRESTLING at it’s very best 👌🏽

[@dannymurphy6072]

Heel Rock is the one! ☝🏼

[@SacredBlaziken]

If this was a pivot, they REALLY made it work. If this was the plan all along, HHH didn't just cook, he made us a five course meal for a build, and let's be real... It'll be $200 a plate

[@ParadiseDB7]

It's so obvious

[@robdurfee6861]

@@ParadiseDB7sure buddy

[@zynathera8140]

I’m on the “it was always the plan” side of that.

[@sor90]

Had to be planned. But man the level of Organisation it must've taken to fool the Dirtsheets. the journos. Every. Fucking. One of us. wow.

[@edgesucks09]

@@zynathera8140 Personally im on the if the Vince shtick didnt happen, we wouldnt have gotten The Rock invovled gang, atleast until after Mania 40 i mean..on a side not it's sad to see Brock getting caught up in all this..

[@rojanadhikari9606]

I think this is gonna be, Cody vs Roman with Rock as Special Guest Referee, same as HHH vs Taker with Shawn as Special Guest. Imagine Rock hits rock-bottom and roman hits spear and cody kicks out at 2.99999.

[@michaeloptv]

But it’s now HEEL Rock. He suddenly WANTS Roman to win (I think). So this doesn’t make sense.

[@mvp-the-evilgamer]

​@AlexPatterson248 not happening 😂, you just coping

[@jjoeyj83]

@AlexPatterson248he’s not winning.

[@sunniedunbar6889]

Don’t believe for a sec this was the plan. Good on them to read the room for once. Playing to the audience, that is, an almost lost art in the WWE.

[@schelbboy22]

Imagine if it was the plan all along though. Like if it was that is just genius

[@Dannystateofmind]

They read the room when daniel won at mania 30 lol & they’re clearly trying to create that for Cody Mania 40. But good for you for believing in it, means they’re doing a good job 😉

[@mvp-the-evilgamer]

​@@Dannystateofmind 💡

[@ryanb01]

It’s because of the Vince story, how can you be that gullible

[@RuanAntunes7]

WWE have turned a massive blunder into what could potentially be the best build up to a Wrestlemania we’ve witnessed in a very, very long time.

[@Tuturial464]

And if they blunder it again…

[@Macgyver00]

Never was a blunder you dorks. Planned from the start. This creative team has consistently put out great stories for months and months and then suddenly they just decide to throw it all away but the fans reaction made them piviot? You all got worked hard. Great to see.

[@SythricDeadith]

​@@Macgyver00 Becky Lynch and Daniel Bryan would like a word with you

[@killik2099]

@@Macgyver00some wwe fans really hate when they are not in on something. They find it hard to accept.

[@Macgyver00]

@@SythricDeadith has nothing to do with this situation. Also those were completely different creative teams. Not everything is black and white it's called nuance.

[@InfectiousGroovePodcast]

VERY glad to see Simon is doing a video on this. The press conference was everything it needed to be.

[@Tim82ATW]

Heel rock is the best!! CM Punk did a great job as an announcer. WWE is definitely doing great things.

[@vashonnoel]

Cm punk had me cracking up with the rock still on stage

[@Tim82ATW]

​@@vashonnoel He did a really good job!! Smart move by WWE to use him as an announcer.

[@maninthedark7123]

WWE is making the rock unstoppable to lure the rattlesnake RockVsAustin 4

[@GravyIzSicK]

Idk if it was the setting or what but genuinely forgot all this was scripted until it was over and I thought about it. WWE is on FIRE right now, tune in!!

[@poggerwhite]

The Rock did a great job in this segment. He really sold it

[@cheappoetry2798]

Rock has officially taken Vince's role. Heel corporate role 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@peterookotai6965]

Exactly

[@mchandsome1]

The moment Rock said calmly "It doesn't matter" I knew

[@garrettthibodaux3427]

What I love about this is those promos that night opened good amounts of possibilities and not one predictable outcome which Vince repeatedly kept doing . Paul knows what he’s doing in keeping us in suspense and guessing what matches comes out this

[@terrenceohara5657]

Maybe its just me but are we forgetting that Randy , LA Knight & AJ still have problems with the bloodline, It would be cool for them to interact with rock and roman also. Mainly I want a promo between rock and la knight to see if la can really hold up

[@joshwent]

The one good thing about Rock coming back is that LA Knight is completely obsolete.

[@anthonylucero6650]

@@joshwentYou’re a mook😒

[@dennisgicho]

No way this will end in a tag match. Won't make sense for they'll do that to a rumble winner. The Rock will still be involved one way or another

[@mlevo1011]

I love how they were cursing a lot towards the end. It adds to the realism and authenticy of the moment. It didn't feel scripted(I'm sure it was) and since it's only done occasionally, it's cool.

[@StevenHibbs]

Watched it live. Loved it!! All star cast on commentary and just perfect energy.

[@AllyC_Rhythms]

Absolutely love this! Whether this was planned all along or a reaction to the last week - it doesn’t matter, great story telling. Love WWE right now

[@ThePeacemakerDude]

I do think the original plan was for Rock and Roman but to WWEs credit, they made one hell of a pivot.

[@ITSHIM1294]

They didn’t pivot anything 😂. People just can’t see the bigger picture

[@ivovasilev2671]

Heyman is a legend. When HHH was shouting at him in the background and pinting at The Rock, you can catch Paul shouting "I don't represent him". I love that man!

[@Jeff.fl0w]

That got personal really quick

[@MarieAmicalola]

I called it RAWdown. It was way more than a press conference.

[@RobShearer-kc6kb]

You know Rocks gone heel when he shaves off the peoples eyebrows

[@bryanbrooks2634]

😂😂l😂

[@paulbuntine]

The people's eyebrow!🤣🤣🤣

[@chrisrae2238]

This was so fun, exactly what I think we needed

[@deighton13601]

BIG Cody fan but this intense heel Rock is flipping awesome can't wait to see more. If HHH and Rock are on the same page this is gonna be a hell of a a future

[@taureancampbell4359]

Please bring back Rocks Hollywood theme music!

[@ABasedTohan]

This times 100

[@ddjsoyenby]

this was amazing.

[@JaquaySmith1]

3:26 The Blue Collar Workers vs the New Authority 🤣

[@jamiek9780]

These kick off press events better be a staple for their big 5 PLE’s. it’s an event where the entire purpose is banger promos.

[@Blacklidge_photography]

Didn’t realize how much I missed heel Rock. And this is a different kind of heel too. Like Bloodline Heel Rock

[@zenstudios3220]

Love yoh Simon Miller!

[@deansheets]

Roman at the very end said you are lucky we are here. And triple H replied you are lucky your here.

[@kushalrijal9453]

WM 40 would have a next level epic if Lesnar and Punk weren't out.

[@Tuturial464]

Probably for the best

[@Zulu-Lemon]

Imagine a heel promo with GodMode Roman, the advocate Heyman and Hollywood Rock 🔥

[@4EyezConcepts]

It feels like the Hard Working man vs A cold hearted Corporation plus Bloodline Nepotism. Classic David & Goliath type stuff, i freakin love it

[@JohnDWJ]

I remember the Attitude Era well. The best days of The Rock were as a heel. It’s refreshing and delightful how easily he slides back into it. Comes full circle and it’s great!

[@jamespalaszeski7951]

3:51 you said doo doo

[@BrianBarrettWilson]

3 times

[@DCXCoorexDakarCoore]

That press conference was insane 🔥🔥‼️💯

[@Aqwtiny]

I feel like Punk was supposed to win the rumble, and we were going to have a storyline of Cody trying to take out Jimmy and Solo before wrestlemania, as a way to earn a shot. But with Punk injury they had to Pivot to Cody winning. but they didn’t have the pieces fleshed out yet for a complete pivot. Even Cody’s promo on Friday “ I want to take everything , but it won’t be at wrestlemania”. Could possibly mean him taking his family out before wrestlemania. This is just a theory of course, but a good pivot regardless.

[@dan7291able]

Simon, great jo as always, loyal fan and watch all your ups and downs,... but you gotta go back to saying it wrong lol "we're not in toto anymore kansas!"

[@paulinereynolds5347]

I love you Simon, you make my day just watching you. You make me warm and fuzzy in my tum-tum

[@WesMontrose]

I think the only way this works out the best for all parties, Rock stays heel and makes it clear he is the head of the table. Roman gets buried for a few months (even Heyman leaves him for Rock), has enough and turns on Rock for a massive babyface turn, possibly with the help of a sympathetic Cody who knows how difficult it can be to step out from under your family's shadow

[@SuperRodimusPrime]

I was thinking that Roman loses at Mania, Rock turns on Roman, Roman gets laid out for almost a year, and then we get Rock v Roman for next year’s Mania.

[@PhotonBeast]

Long term, Rocky becoming a heel authority figure and adding to the power of the Bloodline and HHH as a secondary Big Good figure struggling to keep things running smoothly might be interesting. It could even become something of a civil war with Rocky luring people in with promises of power and wealth and HHH having his group united by heart and love of the business. Heck, at some point, Rocky could berate HHH so much that it (kayfabe) aggrevates his heart issues which is the spark that sets off the final big match.

[@arashitendou5941]

@@PhotonBeastI could see that working Though they’d have to be careful with that last idea regarding a scare with Trips If only cause of just how poorly they tried that crap more then once with Vince already

[@ourladyofguadalupebotanica6732]

The whole thing was precisely measured in every way. Wrestling Entertainment at its best. Another video on KZbin is the Rock and Roman and Heyman walking out of the building - Heyman not knowing which of the two to follow. WWE is killing it.

[@tomseville2345]

Love how we essentially (and reasonably) get an Ups & Downs for a Press Conference... 🤣🤣

[@0PhillMC0]

Imagine this: Cody vs rock vs roman. After a hellacious battle pins Roman. He's celebrating, finally completing his story. Then the Judgment Day's music hits and Damien cashes in

[@mikeburrows3416]

It was fire was not expecting that I was so pumped reminded me of the attitude era

[@syxxpoppin8830]

You are turning into a badass heel 👠 Simon with the Beard 😂🎉🧔🏻

[@TheNoahToller]

Mania will be LIT! And first!

[@user-iu9nh6us5g]

Oh you simpleton 😂

[@robertlipps1]

I kept waiting on “giving it an up!l. Lol

[@raymondowens]

The way The Rock dropped the third person piece and said "my" family. Nice detail to make it seem more real

[@WeetisPotPie]

What an amazing press conference. Rock becoming the big Boss Villain, replacing he who shall not be named. Limited wrestling, but still lots of mic time. So many angles to go with it. Punk and Big E also did great. Should be a fun ride.

[@Nestorpx90]

I have an idea. After the tag team match, Rock and Reigns decide to go for all the power. Rock goes against Rollins on night 1. We see Roman talking to Solo, and he comes out during the Rock/Rollins match, but he turns on the Rock. Night 2, Roman says that only he is the head of the table, during the Cody match, Solo comes out again but it's stopped by The Rock. Cody wins, Rock goes against Roman. The end

[@patrickpinder4118]

Golden up, Simon. GOLDEN UP

[@Butlahh]

press conference was so good

[@llydrsn]

I love that practically nobody outside the actual people involved knows what the heck is going to happen 😅 HHH is channeling his own Rowdy Roddy Piper: "Just when you think you know all the answers, I change the question"

[@nwo7831]

Simon... Thank you for saying this.. it's Classic Vince turn..

[@ShellzTheGod]

The way these guys are about to be cutting promos these next few weeks are gonna be wild

[@badonkeykong7506]

I think this press conference (which was absolutely brilliant) is indicative of what we can expect from the WWE in the Netflix era, where there is more adult themed content in RAW, it'll still be mostly family friendly, but with a bit more spice than it has on network tv. Also, I imagine that once it hits Netflix the Heavy Weight title will be pushed as the main title, since more eyes will be on RAW than Smackdown, Netflix juat has a much larger audience than any cable channel. I mean, it's in 270+ million homes, no cable channel has that kind of market.

[@vashonnoel]

I’m gonna be at both nights of mania. I wanna see both 1v1 matches happen at mania 40 but now I don’t think it’ll happen. Oh and Mami vs The Man is gonna be sick.

[@mchandsome1]

I love it all!

[@chriswilliams41]

We need more of Punk on commentary until he's able to wrestle again. He was gold on the mic during that entire event.

[@Ynghomiezmokie]

We need Vin diesel to come in and scream family on smackdown

[@Mudvayne621]

Still alot of time to wrestlemania....twist and turns expected...but they executed it perfectly...i am definitely glued and anxious for what's next..

[@seandonaldson196]

Its smart to throw ideas into internet wild wait for us to react then plan from there.might be best way forward

[@amirulsyafiq8694]

WWE always change things without a story. But this one was mindblowing 🤯

[@christodd5925]

I want Simon to finish his story!!

[@markypaul85]

Wow the went heal 😮

[@icyxyz8063]

Goated presser

[@TheDaveCave_]

Cody literally said “this is bullshit”. I love it.

[@calvinkevick9152]

It's all so confusing. I love it. Let the madness continue!

[@shlidgn90]

The Rock sonned the entire WWE main event scene.

[@2010ditta]

Well done Simon, you just did WWE's job for them, for 2024.

[@NickHail2245]

Tag at Chamber. Roman vs Cody at WM40 - cody goes over. Rock vs Seth at 40 Rock goes over. Cody vs Rock at Slam to unify. Cody goes over brings back the Winged Eagle

[@SuperBuddy19]

I thought it was awesome and help to build things up and to leave us wondering what will happen. To me it makes more sense for Roman versus Cody at Wrestlemania.

[@shawnmoon6765]

Simon is in America and about to debut for smackdown

[@joshmatlock1020]

I agree with your booking...but not sure I kinda think you have Roman turn on Rock because I don't think Roman should get pinned on night 1 and then again on night 2...but I guess if you do that it could play into the "Take everything from you" comment last Friday. So intriguing.

[@Dr_1212]

Thank you WWE for recognizing f up & correcting it We want Cody Simon 👍

[@davemeers37]

I do like the idea of this is a work by Rock in that he’s lulling Roman into a false sense of security and will prevent the bloodline from helping Roman Roman loses and that sets up Roman vs Rock perfectly

[@extraordinario7976]

@Bunnymon , this is gold !!!! Please React THIS !!

[@justinmeader]

I think the other element a lot of people are leaving out right now is that they have an incredibly public scandal they need to draw some attention away from right now. The longer they get the real fans worked up about this, the less heat they draw on the other end. It's kind of in their best instance to make this huge and confusing and a spectacle, more than ever. The only thing that TRULY matter is if they get the finish right.

[@DragonHeart613]

One thing no one is talking about is the absence of Bayley at the Press Conference. Bayley won the Women's Rumble & picked Iyo for her Championship Match yet Bayley was MIA. Instead for some reason they had Bianca Belair at the Kickoff instead of Bayley despite the fact that Bianca isn't a current champ nor did she win the Rumble so I'm just wondering why was Bianca there & not Bayley???

[@Pepega90]

Wrestlemania night 1 main event : The Rock and Roman Reings vs Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins Wrestlemania night 2 opening match : Seth Rollins vs Drew Mcintyre vs Sami Zayn, main event : Roman Reings vs Cody Rhodes. Sami wins WHC and Cody wins WWE championship and everyone is happy. Then Raw after Wrestlemania Damian Priest cash in his MITB on Sami and they start their feud.

[@willbrummer4018]

I loved how the Rock made it look like he was trying to push through his speech and catchphrases and dip with the crowd booing and he calls out Cody Crybabies….BOOM We got Heel Rock. Let’s go!

[@JeffsToyReviews]

I like the night 1 Cody vs Rock, then night 2 do Cody vs Roman! And have a tag match with Cody/Seth and Roman/Rock with the heels winning in the PLE before Wrestlemania.

[@jamilaharmstrong9677]

Simon Miller is the best 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Tuturial464]

Let’s be clear, while we got an explosive buildup to wm xl. There’s still a bit of concerning issues. Namely Roman degrading Seth Rollins and the whc and that Ava raine got death threats. Those were things that were still messed up

[@sor90]

Roman degrading Seth is part of this. they are bringing Seth into this Storyline now.. But the Death Threats to Ava Raine were fucked up and wrong.

[@arashitendou5941]

To be clear regarding said threats, last I checked we ONLY have her word about them and that she was sent them Nothing regarding any actual contents, numbers sent, copies, or that she even sent a report or such Cause unfortunately with the timing of this all coming around it drives my pessimistic and jaded mind to assume a “Cry Wolf” scenario more then an actual case Cause if memory serves in previous cases where wrestlers, like Jax for instance, was heavily ridiculed or insulted or similar she just mocked them back and posted screenshots online for everyone to see Sooo what we have here is a lot of just “this is happening to me at a very convenient time and I want your pity”

[@Tuturial464]

@@arashitendou5941wow. Really?

[@Tuturial464]

⁠@@sor90no, degrading the whc isn’t a smart idea since we need another world title thanks to the tribal queef, instead of knowing his role, Roman opened his lazy mouth

[@Nerdins]

Soooo does the press conference get an up or a golden up?

[@ThaDjavi101]

It’s complicated but good !!!

[@MannanGoel]

I sense some Triple H involvement too somewhere. He could be added in this feud. The motivation being who controls WWE? Him or Dwayne

[@arashitendou5941]

As long as their smart with the way it’s built We don’t need another Battle of the Billionaires and how stupidly that ended cause all the shareholders and such didn’t understand the actual product the had stakes in And just ASSUMED Trump really owned WWE and panicked to start selling, Vince had to can the whole thing and explain what was going on One massive reason WWE going public was a dumb idea, at least for Vince trying to do such a large story like that

[@MannanGoel]

@@arashitendou5941 Just enforcing it because they want it to be the greatest WrestleMania ever. Could it happen without the likes of Brock and CM Punk? The roster looks a little light without them. Would've to add some legends in the midst.

[@thedailylifeofluke6749]

Cody sure is cooking 🔥 🔥 🔥

[@thedailylifeofluke6749]

After I type this Simon went on to say what u want to say better...Cody sure is fire 🔥

[@christiansander9726]

I look forward to a fatal 4 winner takes all match at WM night 2. Rock versus Roman versus Seth versus Cody. With Cody winning and Damien cashing in on the Raw title afterwards.

[@paulstockton7121]

Likely a tag match at mania in order to protect the Rocks ageing body and Seth's injury.