10 Things WWE Wants You To Forget About WrestleMania 41
1. Looming Power Struggle
While WrestleMania 41 played out in the ring, the real drama might be happening in the boardroom.
Since joining the TKO Board of Directors, The Rock has been flexing more than just his biceps. He’s brought in longtime collaborator Brian Gewirtz to help shape storylines, and in interviews, he’s made it clear he’s not just a performer—he’s a creative force. On The Pat McAfee Show, Rock admitted he helped craft the soul-selling narrative between Cody Rhodes and John Cena, and even said he finessed things differently in the main event finish. Translation: he didn’t love how Triple H booked it.
He also claimed he stepped back from WrestleMania to let Cena and Cody shine—despite being the one who lit the fuse at Elimination Chamber. The comments came off as self-serving, and many saw them as a subtle dig at WWE’s current creative leadership.
Meanwhile, reports suggest TKO execs are high on Rock and see him as a potential long-term creative lead. WWE wants you to focus on the in-ring action. But behind the scenes, a real-life power struggle could be brewing—and it’s only just getting started. Let's see how this one plays out...