Dwayne Johnson wanted Black Adam to face Superman. Not "some B-lister."

Therefore, Black Adam will face Superman. Not "some B-lister."

Or he would have, had the Black Adam movie been/done better.

Blame Dwayne Johnson's ego. He didn't want Black Adam to look weak or vulnerable in any way, let alone be defeated.

Despite, y'know, being the villain.

Dwayne Johnson wanted Black Adam to face Superman. Not "some B-lister."

Therefore, Black Adam will face Superman. Not "some B-lister."

Or he would have, had the Black Adam movie been/done better.

Blame Dwayne Johnson's ego.