Roman Reigns calls out The Rock ahead of SummerSlam

On the other hand, Cody Rhodes emerges as a clear candidate. His previous attempt at WrestleMania 39 may have ended in a grand disappointment, but the narrative around him dethroning Reigns at WrestleMania 40 remains the best route for the WWE at the moment.

Despite all the criticism, Reigns remains unshaken, his confidence feeding into his image as an indomitable force.

The upcoming SummerSlam event poses a fresh challenge in the form of Jey Uso, but even then, Reigns' certainty barely wavers. His continuous dismissal of potential contenders serves not just as a testament to his dominance but a dig at those from Hollywood - his subtle jab at John Cena and perhaps even The Rock isn't lost on observers.

The Tribal Combat match between Reigns and Jey Uso at SummerSlam is poised to be a monumental affair. The Ford Field in Detroit awaits the showdown that could further fortify Reigns' reign or throw in an unexpected twist. The possibility of The Rock factoring into this match, even just as a passing-of-the-torch moment, is an intriguing prospect that could intensify the narrative.

In his over 1,000-day reign, Roman Reigns has fought and triumphed over some of the biggest names in WWE. Today, it isn't about questioning his capabilities but pondering who has the strength and cunning to unseat him.

Interestingly, Reigns' latest interview comes just within weeks of the WWE's recent NXT call-up, Grayson Waller, also calling out The Rock, fueling speculations that the WWE is planning something for The Great One.

At his age and given his growing list of big-budget Hollywood projects despite being left out of the DC Universe, The Rock might be risking too much to do anything but make an appearance and talk on the mic for a couple of seconds. But, if The Rock does appear at SummerSlam, fans will want to see what comes of it and if a showdown with Reigns is indeed next on the docket.

SummerSlam is basically the summer season's equivalent of WrestleMania. Thus, it's no wonder many superstars are said to be returning at the Hottest Party of the Summer. Randy Orton and Bray Wyatt are among the other names that have been speculated to make their return on August 5.