The most unexpected possibility involves The Rock. Speculation suggests that The Final Boss may secretly be behind Orton’s heel turn and alliance with McAfee. But WrestleMania could flip the script. Imagine The Great One appearing during the Undisputed WWE Championship match, seemingly siding with Orton before stunning the crowd by helping Rhodes retain his title.
Such a twist would mark a dramatic double turn. Rhodes, already facing backlash from fans, could embrace a darker persona under The Rock’s mentorship. Meanwhile, Orton would emerge as a white-hot babyface, setting up a fresh rivalry with Rhodes in the months ahead. This storyline would inject major star power into WrestleMania, elevating Rhodes vs. Orton to the same level of intrigue as Punk vs. Reigns.
The Rock’s complicated history with Rhodes adds weight to this theory. They nearly joined forces last year before The Great One aligned with John Cena. WrestleMania 42 could finally be the moment where Rhodes and The People’s Champion unite, reshaping the WWE landscape.