The Rock's HEEL Turn & The WrestleMania Press Conference were LEGENDARY

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[@MrSantiZap]

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[@michaelvazquez7851]

Nice

[@buckles616]

Yesssss this year is kicking off awesome we will need that patreon 100%%

[@kozylations]

What I’m expecting is Cody beats Roman , rematch at backlash Cody stays champion The Rock basically says you don’t have what it takes to be the tribal chief The Rock at summer slam becomes champion and some how we get Roman Vs The Rock at wrestle mania

[@kcsniper1243]

What's wild is no one is talking about the amazing Becky Lynch Promo. "Mami is going to find out what it's like to be on Bottom when the man comes home."

[@oscarsantillan12]

Day 15, where are the NXT

[@angrychickengod3831]

One of two things happened: 1) We got played to perfection 2) Triple H and the Rock pulled off the greatest recovery of all time In either case, my faith in the WWE has been restored

[@NikolaiVid01]

Definitely Option #2. Cody got caught in 4K saying "I want that title, but not at Wrestlemania". With that being said, this conference did an amazing job building back from last Friday and I'm excited again.

[@pleaseshutup7053]

@@NikolaiVid01sounds like you still got played

[@xismxist]

WWE still dont have a clue what to do..., all they done so far is to tease us with matches that will never happend. There gonna be more twists and turns

[@lennythegumpsummers8889]

​@xismxist no they do bro. You got it backwards we don't know what's gonna happen whether it's a triple threat,tag match with Seth and Cody vs rock and Roman at EC or a night 1 or night 2 situation.

[@mattandparkerschnabel7035]

​@@pleaseshutup7053 why run that segment then, and why bury Seth for the past two weeks if their plan was always to have Cody face Roman? They had to adjust, and they did - props to them...

[@EG101_Official]

That press conference as a whole was generational!

[@kevinuchiha6830]

Indeed 😂

[@niiadjeianang4529]

Cinema my friend Cinema 🍿🔥

[@TheeCTK01]

Like HHH said; it’s a new era. :P

[@teeripk9469]

@@TheeCTK01a bad one lmfao

[@user-sy5sy2np8r]

Is this guy up there kidding?!?^ Bad one my ass!

[@25Dzone]

If this was the plan all along & they're planning to have The Rock do multiple Manias - this was PERFECT. They've potentially got multiple matches out of one 15 minute segment. My goodness.

[@kevinuchiha6830]

Triple H cooking

[@sinszz2824]

He’s been the only one cooking for the past 2 years😂 He the head of the table fr

[@crayrayprod.]

Randy needs to get involved on Cody’s side please triple H🙏🏽

[@lean.2366]

If you can smell what Trips is cooking

[@sinszz2824]

I really wish trips didn’t have a heart condition so we could get that much that was teased in 2014 between the rock and hhh

[@thegameking3931]

@@crayrayprod. randy ain't 2nd fiddle to someone specially to Cody who was his minion during legacy no way randy is playing secondary character to Cody now instead

[@MalisDaddy]

For people questioning why Roman was walking behind The Rock after the press conference if he’s “The Tribal Chief”, I can explain it simply: in Samoan or and Polynesian culture, we respect our elders, regardless of what has transpired. That’s just a small sign of respect in Polynesian culture.

[@epicdepartment1956]

On the family tree, Dwayne is also called “high chief” as opposed to simply a tribal chief. It’s clear that Dwayne is to Roman what Roman is to Jimmy and solo

[@epicdepartment1956]

But nonetheless thanks for the cultural explanation 🙏

[@CosmicDreamz139]

I wish fans got upset about Bayley just as they did with Cody. She wasn't in the press conference, she was left out of the WM poster, she was left out of the RR poster (that she won). That is someone who puts work all the time and keeps getting really buried (unlike Cody who is in every poster and is cover of a game) and the wwe just keeps disrespecting her.

[@deadvedev3817]

Shes a woman who cares

[@WhydTheyChangeOurNames]

I think it's intentional with her to play into the whole "she's second fiddle to everyone else in Damage Control" thing. Whereas Cody straight up was strong armed out of his match by The Rock. Everyone knew it was gonna be Cody vs Roman again at WM and The Rock tried taking the spotlight. It's not a similar situation

[@thegameking3931]

@@WhydTheyChangeOurNames nah it's because original plans for women's title was Charlotte vs bianca WWE would never make it single match it was always supposed to be title due to Charlotte injury they capitalised on Bayley vs iyo. Bayley vs iyo was anyway happening with or without titles and it was mostly scheduled after mania. WWE was never thinking of iyo vs bayley for titles at mania those who are thinking Bayley vs iyo was planned for wm and Charlotte vs bianca was planned non title are straight out delusional and wrong just like Santi. Original winner for womens this year was supposed to be Becky or Bianca if Charlotte wasn't injured

[@SuperZeppelin99]

You’re so right!!! I guess more people are turning their attention to this fued

[@thegameking3931]

@@SuperZeppelin99 because WWE original plan in female division was Charlotte vs bianca in SmackDown side and Rhea vs Becky in raw side. WWE never decide to make iyo remain champion till WrestleMania they were planning her to drop title to Charlotte at rumble and rr winner supposed to be Becky or Bianca. Due to Charlotte injury planned got changed and they let iyo being champ and move forward to execute Bayley vs iyo at WrestleMania instead and letting Bayley to win rumble since she now 3/4th of horsewomen won it. Iyo vs Bayley was always planned to be happen with or without title after WrestleMania. Those people including Santi were in delusional to think WWE would really make Charlotte vs bianca single match at wm not title and will keep remain iyo champion for wm.

[@user-cf4lp4bz7y]

What a fucking time to be a wrestling fan. Shit is unpredictable, and this is the best WWE has been ever since the Attitude Era.

[@Pressbtofail]

In storyline, they can probably just say the Rock manipulated Cody backstage into giving him it because he's on the board.

[@fadethechannel]

This is exactly what they should do lol because otherwise the Smackdown segment makes no sense and this remains just a pivot from the noise. Might as well lean all the way into it.

[@thegameking3931]

@@fadethechannel it will remain plothole

[@zaynrivers7433]

I don’t think people realize that is exactly what this press conference just did. They probably won’t say it & they shouldn’t need to but I haven’t seen many people pick up on it. That’s why Seth said “You don’t get to do whatever you want, I don’t give a shit if you’re on the board”. They didn’t even censor it lol

[@thegameking3931]

@@zaynrivers7433 there is only 2 situation where a person can say that 1st it is all scripted 2nd the employee/worker/person status is too high that he can make and take decision as he wanted like Brock Lesnar did during Vince time. So it's 1st option because it wasn't scripted then rock would've no problem in firing seth crazy ass from WWE

[@mrjester8714]

Maybe the reason Seth was on stage during that conference was to setup Rock vs Seth Rollins. Rollins and World title gets Rock legend challenger to add to value of belt. Cody gets Roman. They tried to move Cody over to Punks spot when injured and put Rock in codys spot. They might have just decided to switch to putting Rock in Punks spot.

[@thegameking3931]

Lol bold of you to even think rock is going after seth at WrestleMania and bold of you to presume rock cares about winning World heavyweight title lol that's not even happening in dreams

[@thegameking3931]

Internet marks and crybabies already devalued whc by calling it meaningless secondary and consolation prize when WWE tried to put Cody there and now you think rock will suddenly goes for devalued belt which internet marks were calling consolation prize secondary belt to gain it's value lol. If people taught wasn't happy about Cody winning whc by saying it's consolation prize secondary belt then no ways rock is going for that

[@ablorenz]

Seems like the Attitude Era is back. Professional wrestling is cooking.

[@pleaseshutup7053]

😂😂 you never experienced the attitude era did you? This is nothing like a attitude era which is not bad

[@user-sy5sy2np8r]

I have the utmost faith that we're just at the beginning of what will be THE GREATEST era in wrestling history; The Renaissance Era!

[@pleaseshutup7053]

@@user-sy5sy2np8rwhen will that come? Y’all been talking about it for almost 3 years now. Maybe we already in it

[@StraightEdgeKnight19]

Man when are y’all gonna wake up and realize that the Attitude Era was a once in a lifetime thing. It’s something that can NEVER be replicated. Just stop already😂

[@user-sy5sy2np8r]

@@pleaseshutup7053 That's what I JUST said!?!

[@evdomos]

Was fun watching this with you last night. The Rock joining The Bloodline is not something I ever even considered. And Roman's music thumping when Seth called out Cody actually gave me chills.

[@Fuckedraysfan]

I have a feeling Rock is going to have a new entrance theme

[@vichy97th]

He has to have a new one.

[@sinszz2824]

It has to be similar to The Rocks Hollywood theme. Like a revamped version that could flow like Roman’s theme. Slow, methodical, imposing… but also low key a bop 😂

[@mnglmngl2463]

hes gotta get something close to hollywood rock but with bloodline vibes man fans dont know how lucky they are getting heel rock

[@vladboch]

The one thing I appreciate from this press-conference is Seth being there and stepping up for Cody just by association alone makes him more prestigious. I am actually more intrigued to see the supposed tag match, as I assume it will happen before Wrestlemania main event and will be important to the overarching story.

[@Enriki810]

That's what makes me believe that this was an audible. A great one, but def audible and the fact the rock was willing to allow it to happen is good/smart business on his end.

[@briandavis676]

This was their plan all along. 100 percent

[@AliFrankTheTank]

Heyman/Rock/Roman, HHH, Cody/Seth gave have off “Best Era in wrestling” energy !!!!!!!!!

[@Nomorequestionz62]

The Boos and Cheers were even they even recited the finally the rock has come back line with him

[@mooretoys94]

The Rock has always had that gift to switch on a dime.

[@Silent_Shadow]

No press conference of anykind has ever made my adrenaline pump and left my jaw on the floor. Even UFC. It was awesome!

[@AxelStrife7]

I was an attitude era kid obsessed with wrestling starting in 1997 and watched religiously until the end of the Invasion angle. This is ABSOLUTELY the most invested I've been in a Wrestlemania, or wrestling in general, since 2001. This is pure art at this point. WM 40 is going to be insane.

[@RhodesRunner_Cuck]

WRESTLING HOT TAKE (Santi pls use this in your video on Sunday bc this is fire): Cody’s story is one of if not the best baby face storylines of all time, he has the Daniel Bryan “WOAH” movement and the John cena back to back wrestlemanias all in one, on top of this he won back to back rumbles-and his huge involvement in the greatest narrative of all time,that being the bloodline All this while him being the top baby face for the past 2 years and never being seen boring, this truly is the greatest road to wrestlemania, and baby face storyline of all time.

[@Mrryn]

We started with Blue Chipper Rocky, then The Nation Rock, the People's Champion, the Corporate Champion, Hollywood Rock...I think this new version of The Rock deserves a new name, and fittingly one that was name-dropped at the presser, goes along with his cousin's title, and wraps it all back to Rock's origin. I think this was the genesis of "High Chief" Rocky Maivia.

[@Arthimusknight]

I got there at 2 with my little sister and got great seats when they opened. So awesome to go, got back into wrestling in November and had not been to anything WWE since No Way Out in Vegas 2008 when I was 14! This made my inner child so happy. Saw myself on camera too 😂 Amazing moment it was crazy how much hate the rock got in person

[@USCTrojan12]

You and the rest of the crowd were electric and made that event even more special. The atmosphere in there must’ve been crazy.

[@KazzyOfficial]

This was one of the greatest segments in the history of wrestling. Easily top 10.

[@airocanivel]

For a second, we forgot that Triple H was already in charge and started doubting the WWE.

[@seen445]

Seeing a Santi Vid, especially after work, nothing beats it 🔥

[@troydanreacts6275]

Been waiting for this video

[@tozemaria6731]

For me, friday and last night made perfect Sense when put together. The rock Gaslighted Cody rhodes into giving is WrestleMania spot, Seth and roman takes at each other made me confused but now with the possibility of a tag match, all makes perfect Sense. (Ps. Think they changed plans since friday, but still find a way to make Sense)

[@Theofficialjaygolden]

He still did the goosebumps at the end of the press conference. He’ll be face again and turn on Roman eventually

[@dabbigailwilliams]

cody had like a minute and he completely toasted Roman and Rock man

[@san12X]

I really like this wrestling podcast. Thanks, you have me subscribed

[@kozylations]

What I’m expecting is Cody beats Roman , rematch at backlash Cody stays champion The Rock basically says you don’t have what it takes to be the tribal chief The Rock at summer slam becomes champion and some how we get Roman Vs The Rock at wrestle mania

[@kozylations]

Thoughts @MrSantiZap

[@PSN-introvertbeing]

Can see this actually happening

[@Mrryn]

I'll take it a step further...I think Rock equalizes things at Mania. Stops any Bloodline interference and forces Roman to finish the fight without help...and Roman fails. The build from there is Rock calling out for the Head of the Table not just because of him but because Roman has gotten complacent, weak, not working with family but making family work for him and not standing on his own two feet. And this was all a ploy by Cody and Rock from the beginning to do as Cody said: take everything from Roman.

[@thegameking3931]

@@Mrryn nah rock is now heel due to audience so WWE has to change whole storyline now rock being heel makes him real final boss of storyline so it makes much sense now roman will again beat Cody due to rock then rock betrays roman and kick him out of bloodlines then defeat him at SummerSlam roman will take break for year. This is further develop Cody vs rock build up more WWE allows Cody to win rumble thrice in raw there will be huge story telling which finally lead to Cody vs rock as end of story by Cody winning it. Now roman will return as babyface and restart his rivalry with rock they have 2nd match at SummerSlam or Saudi show then final match at WrestleMania 42

[@_______________2001]

No.

[@Cwawrestling23]

was literally just watching your tik toks 😂 Santi on top of it 💪🏼

[@rohanchandak4708]

Ig the best wrestling year just kicked off! Buckle up guys...

[@WrestlingIsReal649]

That was such good shit 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@edwin03C]

I think Triple H is cooking and I think we're going to see Triple H vs. The Rock for power

[@Mrryn]

Unfortunately can't happen. Hunter's heart condition makes an in-ring return impossible.

[@edwin03C]

@@Mrryn yeah I know, I don’t mean a literal match up but more of an on screen feud for power

[@Mrryn]

@@edwin03C That's fair and almost certainly happening, based on Smackdown tonight.

[@thegameking3931]

@@Mrryn Shawn vs rock would be better if they can book it this year after all Shawn Michaels already Broke his retirement schedule by having match in Saudi last time

[@wadeendris8238]

The rock was and is the most electrifying perfor.er

[@KingNars999]

Greatest press conference I’ve ever seen

[@SSGFlare]

The greatest WWE press conference off all time

[@marquiswolf2766]

That press conference was the best thing I seen in wrestling history

[@slideN2future]

You will never convince me that this whole thing was a work from the beginning, but damn this was a masterful pivot! As long as the title match is Cody vs Reigns I'm happy!

[@pleaseshutup7053]

So you willingly getting Played. Got it

[@grayzee2976]

​@@pleaseshutup7053it's called having an opinion. I think and honestly believe it's a pivot as well

[@pleaseshutup7053]

@@grayzee2976 yeah I’m sure you believe every dirt sheet report that came out to you hateful lonley marks

[@pleaseshutup7053]

@@grayzee2976 yeah I’m sure you believed every dirt sheet that came out about it also

[@grayzee2976]

@@pleaseshutup7053 I didn't. What makes me believe is a pivot is that segment on Smackdown. If everything was planned then 1. Cody wouldn't have won the Rumble, 2. Cody wouldn't have given the opportunity to the Rock and render the Royal Rumble PLE plus the winner stipulation meaningless.

[@danialamirghahari5525]

That was like watching a amazing trailer for a super hyped movie

[@JamesC-ci1yn]

Finally I couldn’t tell if this was a work or a shoot! Bravo 👏

[@gyrozeppeli3493]

Ron Simmons: DAMN

[@BAAZIGAR-BORNToBeWILD]

That wasn't a press conference that was PURE CENIMA ❤

[@keziafasosin1133]

The acting was played to perfection I couldnot tell if it was a real situation or not it was so much suspense and for the first time in forever this actually feels like the greatest mania of all time

[@UltimateHibz]

Yup it really was one of the greatest. And obviously the great one was involved

[@deedaee3706]

The rock should bring back the Hollywood rock theme song

[@JaeJV286]

NAH I was asleep when all this was happened, dam

[@Dalton363]

Imagine they do all this just for Roman to retain at WM 😅

[@soupierobject1672]

Punk will never not get unwarranted praise

[@matthewcowden6725]

Rock is going to play the role of Tyson (Michaels V Austin), tell Roman he’ll have his back and to leave bloodline away from the match and then count the pin and usher in the Cody era!

[@Olliewood96]

I had my reservations about last week's Smackdown but after last night's press conference I'm more than hyped for WrestleMania! Plus i'm attending this year so bring it on!

[@alvinfernandes4078]

This was pure cinema.

[@IamNster]

Thank you Papi Santi for helping me pass the time to get thtouhh this packed line to get into today's Smackdown arena ☝️☝️☝️

[@blainewright2647]

Love ur vids

[@MalisDaddy]

They should make every press conference like this. UFC does it monthly. I can see WWE doing it before each “Big 4” PPV to further the storylines and get us more invested.

[@PoLo-dl6xh]

I CALLED IT. When The Rock came out on smackdown the way the camera zoomed in on Cody’s sad face seemed too intentional. Cody is too professional for that to be a slip up. It was clearly sympathy bait. Then the sleazy handshake The Rock gave him. We forget The Rock has 20 yrs of acting experience. Then the fact that Cody won the rumble in the first place. This isn’t 70 yr old, out of touch with fans Vince anymore. HHH has learned from those mistakes

[@Vovan4ess]

When Rocky opens his mouth, Roman turns into Solo Sikoa

[@Barrlounge]

We didnt get Hollywood Rock... We got High Chief Rock!

[@LuffyPoker29]

Cinematic gold

[@chrisstandley6599]

Ur laps in judgement got you a like sir

[@AestheticDelta]

Even Vince was surprised at this press conference

[@backandtotheleft5623]

Don't let Santi tell you, this wasn't the plan all along. We got worked like a coal miner in 1890

[@Gcool243]

CM Punk on the commentary team was genuinely so entertaining

[@adriansaldana5993]

I feel like this can be a hell in a cell worthy match locked them both inside with no outside interference

[@user-jz5hb6fm4i]

The fact Cody won so early into this problem means they have a massive plan for where this goes. It's crazy

[@sylaslee5809]

Let's go!! ROCK HEEL TURN

[@brockwest5274]

I’m calling it now. In the coming weeks we will see a whipped version of Jey Uso back in the bloodline and he will be part of Cody’s ultimate win at Mania.

[@alanaye5465]

I havent consistently watch WWE since attitude era. But now.... im intrigued.

[@JakeFromYoutube]

6:51 I would've loved to see John Moxley's reaction to the press conference 😂

[@barnabyblack1995]

I think it could lead to HHH and The Rock accompanying Cody and Roman to ringside at Mania

[@Jcsports7214]

Santi Zap is awesome

[@JustaKeven]

God dang man I haven’t watched WWE in 10 years but I might have to now this story kinda makes me want to see what happens next.

[@fadethechannel]

They need to clean up this pivot so that Cody’s initial choice to concede to the Rock on Smackdown makes sense. Somebody suggested a plot where Cody was manipulated by The Rock as a board member to give up his spot but came to his senses. That would be perfect and fits with the heel turn.

[@dennisaddo2609]

CM Punk should be the special guest referee in the Seth vs Drew match at wrestlemania.

[@Odjeisk]

Who told you it's gonna be Seth and Drew 😂😂😂

[@jamiek9780]

I think WWE needs to see the value in “events” like this press conference. It’s like a mini free PLE where the only focus is banger promos. I think there’s a place for promo-focused shows, at least before Wrestlemania, or any big 5 PLEs.

[@RobertDalton87]

Roman Vs Rock in a Solo and Jimmy on a pole match is the only match that makes sense.

[@jasonclydebayta1670]

Yeah. Roman really did feel like a lil bro to Rocky lol

[@AB_20J]

Rock and Roman Together Looks Like Roman and Solo 😂

[@martijnvanderark4117]

Tbh I think we’re gonna get a back to back match with Roman where first he has to fight for the bloodline and after that for the title with Cody, but the tag team match theory also sounds interesting tho

[@danielo257]

WM 20, 30, 40: Benoit - Bryan - Cody HHH - Orton - Reigns Micheals - Batista - Rock Third decade in a row the tradition is continuing. The same roles are occupied by different men. If it happens, this triple threat should be the best of them all.

[@pleaseshutup7053]

Rock ain’t gonna be in a triple threat

[@tootone44]

They're definitely flying by the seat of their pants but it's so damn entertaining! 😂

[@DiosGaming205]

the rock did say the press conference was gonna be talked about for generations

[@terris.]

i am predicting that i will hear the word “marquee” 13 times during the duration of this masterclass of a video from santi

[@braydonwhiteaker3871]

i’m praying for a tag team match

[@mikewayne.5]

@5:14 you sounded like Ron Simmons🤣

[@reactwithscott8359]

what a hella of a storyline with roman the rock cody at first i didnt re ally about the first but but after watching this my all in with is because rock was very entertaining to watch. the rock heel was so much bigger than cm punk return after 9 year that how great the rock is

[@madrude4339]

It's a historical time for WWE fans! The Rock vs Triple H @ WM40

[@DejuVu]

Would be interesting if they do a tag match at chamber, Rock injures Rollins in the match they write seth off before Mania. So that title is Vacant. Then they annouce during the broadcast the chamber competitors square off for the Vacant Title on the line. Whoever that might be its alot to happen in two weeks but it does give WWE plenty of Options to write a new storyline for Mania for the now Vacant Title winner and a new opponent . So we can see who earns a shot before April 7th, and 8th. So many crazy scenarios especially with a mens money in the bank briefcase out there floating around into oblivion not being used.

[@Primetime210]

Booking Choas WWE Storyline style.

[@fave2161]

Ends up Goldust vs The Rock, WM40😂

[@prodigalbrock]

Ive been saying this since cody won the rumble. The setup is simple, rock comes in claims his point at the high table he turns on cody, steps into his corporate McMahon era filling in the void of the big bad. In the end itll be a triple threat match with cody going over cementing his legacy. That will stsrt the fracturing of the high table.

[@INCNetski]

Roman, Seth, Jon have the industry on lock

[@Shoguuuuuuun]

Will there be a SMACKDOWN stream Santi? *insert invincible meme*

[@user-go1vh4zs8y]

The highlight of this conference was Cody saying "How's Jey?" That was savagery at its best

[@johnnywalker4118]

Dwayne pulled a Will Smith 😂

[@user-sy5sy2np8r]

I don't know if they had this planned or if they're pivoting because of the fan reaction. Either way, it's absolutely brilliant!

[@hurfhimself1426]

God wwe is so good with triple h behind the wheel