The Rock recently took to social media to express his heartfelt gratitude to Lonnie Ali, the wife of the late WWE Hall of Famer Muhammad Ali. The night before WrestleMania XL, in a touching moment at the 2024 Hall of Fame ceremony, Lonnie presented The Rock with the People’s Championship, passing on the nickname “People’s Champion” that her husband famously held. The Rock shared his emotions on Instagram, posting a throwback photo with Ali and stepping out of his on-screen persona as The Final Boss to acknowledge the significance of the moment.
In his Instagram post, The Rock reflected on the ceremony, saying, “A night that moved my soul. Grateful to my core. *yes that’s me & Muhammad in the last pic looking like a little girl. Official bestowing of the PEOPLE’S CHAMPION TITLE and NAME from the widow, of the original People’s Champion – MUHAMMAD ALI. Thank you LONNIE ALI for your grace, beauty and strength as you made it official by presenting me with this INCREDIBLY INSPIRING People’s Champion Title. And thank you to one of my heroes, the GOAT himself, MUHAMMAD ALI for passing on your People’s Champion moniker to me back in 1997. Being the People’s Champ is sacred and I’ll carry it with me for life.” He also took the opportunity to thank the fans for their unwavering support, emphasizing the energy and passion they brought to the Hall of Fame event.
Meanwhile, Cody Rhodes, another prominent WWE superstar, hinted at a potential match with The Rock upon his return to the WWE. Rhodes, known as The American Nightmare, spoke about the possibility of a singles match with The Final Boss, suggesting that there was unfinished business between them that needed closure. He teased that fans should stay tuned for what’s to come, indicating that when The Rock returns, it might be in an unexpected way.
Rhodes is also preparing for a significant challenge as he is set to defend his title against AJ Styles at Backlash France. This match marks the first time these two wrestlers will face each other, and it will be Cody’s first televised defense of his title. The anticipation for this event is high, and fans are eager to see how Rhodes will fare against a seasoned competitor like Styles.
As the wrestling world continues to buzz with excitement over these developments, fans are left to wonder what the future holds for The Rock and Cody Rhodes. Will The Rock’s hiatus from WWE lead to an epic showdown with Rhodes? Only time will tell, but one thing is certain: the legacy of the People’s Champion continues to resonate with fans and wrestlers alike.
