The Rock might be making a blockbuster return to WWE, based on current studies. The Brahma Bull was final seen alongside John Cena on the Elimination Chamber Premium Stay Occasion, standing over a battered Cody Rhodes. Whereas followers anticipated a significant function for him throughout Cena’s heel run, nothing in the end materialized.
He didn’t seem at WrestleMania 41 and remained absent all through the rest of Cena’s storyline as an on-screen villain, main many to consider he is perhaps stepping away from WWE indefinitely.
Nonetheless, the newest Wrestling Observer Publication (WON) means that The Folks’s Champion might be again — probably headlining a significant Premium Stay Occasion. Saudi Common Leisure Authority Chairman Turki Al-Sheikh not too long ago hinted at an enormous occasion coming to Saudi Arabia in 2027, following the Royal Rumble in 2026.
WON reported that there’s hypothesis the occasion might be WrestleMania, with sturdy curiosity in having Dwayne Johnson headline. Whereas Al-Sheikh has not confirmed which occasion will probably be, Saudi Arabia has reportedly been pushing for a WrestleMania and could also be prepared to pay a big charge to host it.
If WrestleMania had been to happen in Saudi Arabia, WWE would doubtless go all-out, because it has for previous exhibits within the area, showcasing its high expertise. Given The Rock’s international recognition, his return for such an occasion can be removed from shocking. WON additionally famous discussions about the potential of having two WrestleManias in a single 12 months, with Saudi Arabia and London each in competition.
The Rock’s Beforehand Mentioned Shock Title Change
The Netflix docuseries WWE: Unreal revealed behind-the-scenes particulars on how the promotion constructed its storylines from Royal Rumble to WrestleMania earlier this 12 months. In a single episode, The Rock and his workforce had been concerned in artistic discussions for the Elimination Chamber.
Former WWE author Brian Gewirtz, now a part of The Rock’s production firm, shared that the unique plan mirrored what followers noticed, with The Rock providing Cody Rhodes a spot by his facet — a proposal Rhodes would decline.
Nonetheless, as an alternative of John Cena’s heel flip, the plan initially known as for The Rock to announce an impromptu title match between Rhodes and Kevin Owens, leading to Owens turning into the brand new Undisputed WWE Champion.
This concept was in the end scrapped attributable to considerations about altering the championship so near WrestleMania.