The Rock made a major splash at NXT New Years Evil, but before stepping into the arena, he had a backstage encounter with Ethan Page and his daughter, NXT GM Ava, that fans wont soon forget.
In classic Rock fashion, he wasted no time addressing Ethan Page, saying, Ive heard a lot about youand not all good. Ethan, unfazed, smirked in response, but The Rock laid down the law. If you ever need anything, you can call me. But remember this: Im the Final Boss, and on this show, shes the Final Boss, Rock said, pointing to Ava. Before walking away, The Rock added, Ill see you on the main roster one day, giving Ethan a playful slap on the ass, leaving the room with a mix of laughter and tension.
The exchange wasnt over yet. The Rock turned to Ava for advice about what to say during his appearance. I dont know what the f*** Im going to say out there, he admitted, prompting Ava to highlight the passion of the NXT fans. Youll feel it when you get out there, she said, with a smirk that hinted at her confidence in her fathers legendary ability to command a crowd.
Earlier in the segment, Ava reminded Ethan that, despite his recent antics and dismissive attitude toward injured wrestler JeVon Evans, This is my show, and I call the shots. The Rocks arrival further cemented Avas authority, making it clear that even though The Great One casts a long shadow, shes firmly in control of NXT.
The Rocks humor, charm, and commanding presence left an impact backstage before he even stepped into the arena. His quick wit and chemistry with Ava only further demonstrated why hes one of the biggest stars in wrestling historyand why Ava is carving out her own space in the business.
What do you think of The Rocks interaction with Ethan Page and Ava? Is Ava the Final Boss of NXT? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
