When John Cena turned heel, he was accompanied by The Rock and Travis Scott as part of the storyline, but the anticipated payoff involving the two did not materialize, according to Paul Heyman. While Travis Scott actively participated in Cena’s <a href="https://cynicaltimes.org/category/wrestling-news/wwe/”>WWE Title victory over Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania XLI’s second night, he disappeared from the storyline soon after.
Paul Heyman Explains What Happened to the Planned Payoff
During an interview on The Ariel Helwani Show, Paul Heyman confirmed that there had been plans for a significant payoff featuring The Rock and Travis Scott, but the plan ultimately collapsed. Heyman stated,
“There was. It fell apart and we moved forward without it,”
explaining that the storyline continued without the projected involvement of the two figures.
Relationship Between Travis Scott and WWE Becomes Uncertain
The professional connection between Travis Scott and WWE reportedly deteriorated after their brief collaboration. Heyman shared his perspective on this issue, acknowledging rumors without full clarity. He commented,
“I don’t know if he’s done. Any meeting that I was in that involved Travis Scott, I got along with him fine. Have I heard things? I have. Do I know the accuracy of it? Haven’t heard Travis’ version of it. Like his music, like his taste in women that he has children with, wish I was dating one of those sisters. I’m not, he was married to one. He’s doing better in his personal life than I am,”
providing a candid glimpse into his interactions with Scott.
Uncertain Future for The Rock’s WWE Involvement
The Rock’s presence in WWE storylines has been notably limited, and Heyman admitted he does not have information explaining this absence. When asked, Heyman responded,
“I don’t know what happened with Dwayne. That’s something you should have Dwayne come into these beautiful Yahoo studios and answer for himself. I don’t know. Or have Brian Gerwitz come in and I’m sure he can tell you their side of the story, I don’t know. Especially WrestleMania, I had enough on my plate, I wasn’t really concerned with what happened with Cody Rhodes and John Cena’s storyline,”
highlighting his lack of knowledge on the matter.
Implications for WWE Storytelling Moving Forward
The failure to bring the planned payoff involving The Rock and Travis Scott to fruition has left WWE storylines feeling unsettled. Paul Heyman’s comments indicate that while the creative team adapted quickly, the absence of these high-profile personalities likely affected the momentum and direction of the angle. With ongoing uncertainties surrounding Scott’s future with WWE and The Rock’s sporadic involvement, it remains unclear how the company will resolve or revisit this storyline in upcoming events.
