In a recent report, it has been revealed that WWE has been planning for Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson to face Roman Reigns at WWE WrestleMania 40 for over a month now. According to wrestling reporter Dave Meltzer on "Wrestling Observer Radio," this match between the two big stars was part of Johnson's deal to join the TKO Board of Directors.

While there appears to be confusion surrounding Cody Rhodes' involvement in the situation, it's been disclosed that WWE had already secured The Rock as Reigns' opponent for quite some time. This raises questions as to why Rhodes was chosen to win the Men's Royal Rumble match, a decision that was kept under wraps within the company.

Meltzer stated that the current plan is to proceed with a fourth match between Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins at WWE WrestleMania 40. However, there are indications that WWE may be turning the situation into a storyline, adding a layer of uncertainty. Meltzer acknowledged that there are puzzling aspects surrounding the scenario, as it contradicts what was originally reported.

With a major WWE press event scheduled for this Thursday, Meltzer and co-host Bryan Alvarez believe the company needs to finalize its plans by then. While it appears inevitable that The Rock will go head-to-head with Roman Reigns, there is a possibility that Cody Rhodes may have some involvement in the match.

Meltzer further added that the inclusion of Rhodes could potentially lead to a triple threat match, turning him into a formidable figure against the establishment, much like the beloved Daniel Bryan. However, it remains unclear if WWE anticipated the negative reaction towards Johnson, and whether they are even bothered by the booing, as it generates more attention for the match overall.

"We'll see how they try to get out of it, but they're turning it into an angle," Meltzer emphasized. "The reaction for Cody, about Cody getting screwed and people getting behind Cody, that was part of the story. That was absolutely expected."

As the plans for WWE WrestleMania 40 develop, fans eagerly await further updates to see how the storylines unfold and which superstars will ultimately take the stage in what promises to be an epic event.