The Rock’s current portrayal as a heel seamlessly combines his Hollywood charm with the edgy persona he showcased in the late ’90s, captivating fans with his dynamic character. Lately, he has adopted the moniker of the “Final Boss,” a title that has sparked accusations of theft.
In the buildup to the highly anticipated WrestleMania Night 1 showdown, where he and Roman Reigns are slated to face Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins in a high-stakes tag team match, The Rock has firmly established himself as the “Final Boss.” He has used every opportunity to verbally dismantle Rhodes and his family lineage under this persona, delivering scathing remarks aimed at them during his recent revival of the infamous ‘Rock Concert’ segment on SmackDown.
During a discussion on the Hall of Fame podcast, Brad Gilmore pointed out to Booker T that The Rock’s adoption of the “Final Boss” title could be seen as a gimmick infringement. Booker T shared his thoughts on The Rock’s actions, indicating that in the past, he would have received a phone call addressing such matters. However, this time, no call was made, suggesting that The Rock may feel emboldened to act as he pleases due to his position on the board.
“Last time something like this happened, they gave me a phone call. You know what I mean. It’s interesting they didn’t reach out this time. With Rock being on the Board, he might feel like he can do whatever he wants. But we’ll have to address it.”
Booker T hinted at the possibility of pursuing legal action for copyright infringement but also left room for negotiation, suggesting that they could resolve the issue through discussions outside of court.
“There might be a lawsuit coming. I might have to go that route. But hey, we can settle this without getting lawyers involved. Let’s have a conversation about it.”
