The Rock recently arrived at WWE World in Philly, two hours late and joked about watching highlights of Jalen Hurts losing in the playoffs. This comment stirred up old wounds for Philadelphia Eagles fans who were disappointed with their recent playoff failures. Despite Hurts being named NFL MVP runner-up and multiple Pro Bowl honors during his time as the Eagles’ star quarterback, the team has been unable to advance past the wild card round.
The Eagles have had a successful run in each of the three seasons under Hurts, but their struggles to find postseason success have been a constant source of frustration for fans. The Rock took this opportunity to mock the Eagles’ recent playoff failures, including losses to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2021 and 2023, as well as a Super Bowl defeat to the Kansas City Chiefs in between.
The Eagles’ 2023 season ended on a particularly low note, with them going 1-5 in their last six regular-season games before their playoff loss. The Rock’s playful jab at the Eagles’ struggles likely hit a nerve with the Philadelphia crowd, especially given that WrestleMania XL is taking place in the city soon. The Rock will be participating in Saturday’s events, teaming up with Roman Reigns to take on Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins, with Reigns defending his Undisputed Universal heavyweight title against Rhodes on Sunday.
