Several fans and pundits have not supported The Rock's return, one of whom is Bully Ray, who insisted that The Rock isn't needed in WWE right now.

Rhodes made his way out and met "The Final Boss" in the ring. The Rock said he and "The American Nightmare" have become good friends since their rivalry from WrestleMania 40. The Rock said that he needs Rhodes to understand that he runs the show at TKO and WWE.