To me - their stories are intertwined. That's why I want a triple threat. Doing 1vs1 in either scenario doesn't feel anywhere as good.
Cody-Rock. How does that even work? Does Rock win the title ahead of time (say rumble - maybe even "screwing" Cody ouf ot it) and Cody seeks revenge? Okay....but that makes the outcome super predictable, with Cody winning. Does Rock/Cody end up for title, but with Cody walking in as champ? Seems....unecessary. We know Rock won't be champ long-term. Even if he won, it's underwhelming because Hollywood is his priority so stakes don't feel important. Is it non-title? Ok maybe - but again there, probably not main event worthy with no title.
Roman-Rock. What's the story? They both had ample opportunity to screw each other before, and never have. Not during the WM40 build. Not on Netflx premiere. Does one screw the other just to set up a feud? it's possible - but it lacks something. It was easier to screw each other when Roman's title/bloodline was on the line, without it, it would feel forced.
But contrast all of that - benefits of a triple threat:
1. Rock can go into WM as champ - and outcome is now more unpredictable. Roman can win. Cody can win. Rock can even win, and drop title later somehow.
2. Roman/Cody have heat. Each won 1 - never got a third match. Need to prove whose better
3. Still a lot of story beef between Rock/Cody. Easy to heat that up in months leading up to it
4. Roman/Rock as 1 on 1 feels a bit forced - but as a triple threat it's easier. Both are jealous/upset the other is involved in their WM title match, and heat ignites from there.
5. Rock is still in great shape, but is older. Match quality might suffer in a 1vs1, a 3 way protects him
6. Unpredictability. Does someone turn heel? Face? Does someone screw someone over? A lot of possibilities in a triple threat
I really like the idea of a triple threat. It would be 3 years in the making, with a lot of backstory going into it. That's my preference, by far.
Honestly - I'd even love it if they tried to replicate WM40, and do a 2 night main event with those guys. But replace Rollins with Stone Cold Steve Austin. Something like:
Night 1 - Rock/Stone Cold tag team vs Roman/Cody. Put a stipulation (I don't know what - maybe "Rock has to be pinned to lose title" if he wins, or something even better).
Night 2 - Rock vs Roman vs Cody for world title. Stone Cold special referee or special enforcer
Can leverage some Austin/Rock promos during the build - and tease whether Stone Cold is friendly with Rock or not.
Lots of possibilities in how to pull Austin into this or not - just an idea. My point is - a triple threat is my preference. IF it's done right (very big if), it has potential to be one of the greatest WM feuds of all time.