Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson returned at WWE Bad Blood 2024 after Jimmy Uso helped Cody Rhodes and Roman Reigns defeat Solo Sikoa and Jacob Fatu.
The Rock came out, counted 1, 2, 3, and had an intense staredown with Cody, Roman, and Jimmy before heading to the back.
Speculation regarding The Rock’s potential participation at WWE WrestleMania 41 intensified to the extent that The Final Boss himself addressed his status for next year’s flagship pay-per-view event, stating, “Don’t believe any of that bull****.”
Since WrestleMania 40, there has been a prevailing expectation that The Rock would face Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania 41. The rumors surrounding this matchup escalated following The Rock’s surprise appearance at WWE Bad Blood 2024.
The premiere episode of WWE RAW on Netflix is scheduled for January 6 at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, and The Rock is expected to appear on the show.
According to The Wrestling Observer Newsletter, the belief is that The Rock will appear at WrestleMania 41, although it remains unclear what his exact role will be.
The report states, “At first it was the Raw title given Rhodes vs. Rock would be for the other title and People’s belt. This isn’t etched in stone because whatever Rock wants to do, he’s likely going to be able to do. I do know that people are expecting him to appear on the show in some form. As for wrestling on the show, I even know people at the top who are expecting that, but it’s not a sure thing and one would think the Netflix show on 1/6 will kick off the season and tip the hand. Rock could do another match even though WWE title vs. People’s title was what he wanted after Mania.”
It was further noted that The Rock will be free to choose his role, and plans could change if he wishes to face Rhodes. The Final Boss will reportedly have a “prominent role” at WrestleMania 41.
The Rock last wrestled on the inaugural night of WrestleMania XL, partnering with Roman Reigns to defeat Rhodes and Seth Rollins.
