The Rock’s Missed Heel Turn: Rikishi Reveals Perfect WWE Raw Moment

One Big Thing

WWE Hall of Famer Rikishi believes The Rock missed a prime opportunity for a heel turn during his recent Raw interaction with Roman Reigns.

By the numbers

• The Rock’s last major heel run was in 2003
• Roman Reigns has held the Universal Championship for over 1200 days
• WrestleMania 41 is scheduled for April 2025

The Details

Speaking on his Over The Top podcast, Rikishi analyzed the recent Raw on Netflix premiere segment:

If Rock wanted to turn heel, what a perfect time to do it,” Rikishi stated, referring to The Rock’s face-to-face moment with Roman Reigns.

Key Moments

• The Rock acknowledged Roman Reigns as Head of the Table
• Rock used his Samoan chief name “Seiuli” during the segment
• The interaction drew parallels to past Bloodline ceremonies

Why It Matters

A heel turn by The Rock would:

• Create fresh storyline opportunities with Roman Reigns
• Add complexity to the Bloodline narrative
• Generate significant buzz for WWE programming

What’s Next

Current WWE creative plans don’t include The Rock wrestling at WrestleMania 41, though plans could change.

The Bottom Line

The missed opportunity for The Rock’s heel turn highlights WWE’s careful approach to major character shifts, even with its biggest stars.

What do you think – should The Rock have turned heel during the Raw on Netflix premiere? Share your thoughts in the comments below.