The Rock stirred up controversy in Philadelphia during a WWE event by mentioning Jalen Hurts’ playoff losses, reopening the wound of the Eagles’ disastrous 2023 season. Despite making the playoffs in all three seasons of the Hurts era, the Eagles have fallen short in the postseason, with heartbreaking losses to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2021 and 2023 and a Super Bowl defeat to the Kansas City Chiefs in between.
The end of the 2023 season was particularly tough for the Eagles, as they struggled in their last six regular-season games before their playoff loss to the Bucs. The Rock, known for his charm and wit, didn’t hold back in teasing Eagles fans about their recent playoff disappointments during his entrance at WrestleMania XL.
The Rock’s joke about Hurts’ playoff losses struck a nerve with the crowd at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, where WrestleMania XL was set to take place over the weekend. Despite causing controversy, The Rock was set to participate in Saturday’s events, teaming up with Roman Reigns to take on Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins.
On Sunday, The Rock was expected to make another appearance at WrestleMania XL, with Reigns defending his Undisputed Universal heavyweight title against Rhodes. The Rock’s presence at the WWE event added extra excitement to the weekend’s festivities for wrestling fans in Philadelphia.
