WWE’s resident Final Boss, The Rock, did not hold back when preparing for his much-anticipated return to the ring at this year’s WrestleMania. On Night One, The Rock competed in his first full-length match in over a decade, while Night Two saw him make a high-profile appearance in the main event between Cody Rhodes and Roman Reigns.
In an interview with PEOPLE, the Brahma Bull reflected on the grueling preparation required to get back into peak ring-shape.
“It’s incredibly hard. The training becomes really extensive, and the training camp becomes extensive. I went [to] training camp for WrestleMania, which was about an eight- to nine-week training camp.”
Despite the intensity, the Hollywood A-Lister successfully powered through the rigorous training. Along the way, he had support from the NXT trio Gallus, who ensured his in-ring performance met fans’ high expectations.
Appreciate all the effort, ideas and hard work boys. Til next time. Keep kicking ass and see ya down the road. – Final Boss
The WWE Universe last saw The Rock during his surprise cameo at WWE Bad Blood, where he reignited his feud with Cody Rhodes. Speculation has since swirled about a potential appearance when WWE Raw debuts on Netflix, though no confirmation has been made.
With his WrestleMania comeback deemed a success, fans are already looking forward to seeing The Rock back in action in 2025, with a role at WrestleMania 41 looking increasingly likely. Stay tuned to SEScoops for updates on The Rock, who is holding nothing back to ensure he’s at his very best in the ring.
Posted December 19th, 2024 in WWE. Tagged: The Rock.
The anticipation for the 2025 Royal Rumble is heating up, and early betting odds from Bet Online suggest that wrestling icons Becky Lynch and The Rock are the favorites to win their respective matches. The event, scheduled for February 1 in Indianapolis, is a key milestone on the road to WrestleMania, and fans are already speculating about the potential winners.
According to the latest odds at Bet Online, The Rock leads the men’s Royal Rumble predictions at +250, followed closely by CM Punk and John Cena, both at +400. On the women’s side, Becky Lynch tops the list with +200 odds, while Charlotte Flair and Rhea Ripley are close contenders at +275 each.
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With Lynch and The Rock expected to play prominent roles in WWE’s WrestleMania season, fans are eagerly debating their chances of securing a spot in the main event.
As storylines evolve and WWE programming builds toward the Royal Rumble, these betting odds are likely to fluctuate. Wrestling enthusiasts and gamblers alike will be keeping a close eye on updates, hoping to predict who will stand tall in one of WWE’s most anticipated events of the year.
WWE’s Final Boss Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson continues to be a force on the big screen by reaching an incredible movie milestone this week. As confirmed by Deadline, Johnson saw not one, but two movies reach #1 in their theatrical openings in November 2024 with Red One and Moana 2. Red One, an Amazon MGM Studios production, opened with a $32.1 million gross, while Moana 2 has the potential to hit $200 million over five days.
Having two films reach #1 in the same month is certainly a massive accolade for the Brahma Bull, whose success doesn’t stop there. Moana 2, a sequel to the 2016 film, has delivered the best Thanksgiving opening of all time, Deadline adds.
No other star has pulled off two #1 films in the same month, the report adds, though some did come close, including:
Chris Pratt (Super Mario Bros. Movie/Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3)
Chris Hemsworth (The Avengers/Snow White & The Huntsman)
Tom Hanks (Toy Story 2/The Green Mile)
These A-List talents came close, but only Johnson has been able to deliver two #1 films in the same calendar month. The Brahma Bull is also working on a live-action adaptation of the first Moana film, with fans recently catching their first glimpse of the WWE icon as Maui.
Amid Johnson’s Hollywood dominance, wrestling fans continue to await his return to WWE following his return in the closing moments of Bad Blood. Stay tuned to SEScoops for all the latest on The Rock who continues to be a leading man in Hollywood and WWE.
Roman Reigns says that the match with The Rock could still happen if the fans want it but they can also pivot things to a different direction if needed.
The Original Tribal Chief spoke to SI Media podcast recently to discuss a wide variety of topics including his status for the Raw Netflix premiere, his SummerSlam return, Paul Heyman’s recent behaviour, and a lot more.
When asked if the match with The Great One could still happen, the former Undisputed Champion explained that WWE is a company that always listens to fans. While they don’t let individuals dictate their programming, they work hard to satisfy the paying consumer in a way that enables the company to grow further:
“I think our fan base and the company’s proven that if our fans are loud enough and passionate enough about something [it’ll happen]. We’re a company who, we’re not being dictated to, and of course we have a vision for where we’re trying to go.
But we know who the consumers are, we know who’s paying their hard-earned money. We want to satisfy those people. But we have to do it in a regard that’s going to attract more eyes and bring more people in. Dwayne’s always going to be in that role. He’s always going to be a guy that just magnetizes and makes the broadcast even bigger. So if that’s the case and that the people want it.”
The Final Boss showed up at Bad Blood last month to confirm that his story with Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes is not over just yet. Though there have been conflicting reports on what the next chapter of this feud with look like. One source suggests that the appearance was not building toward the obvious Roman Reigns vs. The Rock match for WrestleMania 41.
The Tribal Chief seemingly referenced the uncertainty of plans concerning The Hollywood star discussing how WWE has developed many talents who can take the center stage if needed. Roman Reigns is not backing away from the fight however, if the People’s Champion is down for it:
“But that’s what’s cool is, man, we’ve had such a strong set of talent in our roster. Who would have thought that Cody could have had so much admiration that it could have broke up the plans of Tribal Chief vs. The People’s Champion.
That in its own right is pretty outstanding. It’s amazing. So I think that just kind of goes back to – Yeah there’s a lot of meat on the bone and if Dwayne can’t come in and just boom – this is how it is brother.
Then that’s when you know you’re cooking up with some really good ingredients. I think that’s what makes…that’s why he is tied in the way he is. That’s why he’s a part of the board and a part of everything the way he is. Because we’re at an unprecedented time right now. Business is great and we just want to continue to push things up. So if that’s what the people want, and the people’s champ is down – I’m sure we can make something happen.”
Cody Rhodes may have finished the story at WrestleMania 40, but Roman Reigns wasn’t concerned about seeing Rhodes replace The Rock in Philadelphia.
Shortly after his second Royal Rumble win, Rhodes suggested that, despite his mission since returning to WWE, he wouldn’t challenge Reigns at WrestleMania. Not only that, but Rhodes stepped aside to allow The Rock the chance, infuriating fans who felt like the popular babyface was being cast aside for the part-timer. The hostile reaction from fans would see WWE correct course and Cody choose to challenge Reigns in Philadelphia.
Reigns Vs. Rock is an unquestionable dream match but this was not the right time for such a contest. Speaking to SI Media, Roman admitted to not being concerned about whether it was his cousin or the American Nightmare who he faced.
“It doesn’t matter to me. I was the main event… I am the hot chick, everyone wanted to take me out.”
Instead of The Rock Vs. Roman Reigns, the two were allies on WrestleMania 40: Saturday where the pair defeated Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins. The match saw Rock abuse his power as a member of TKO’s Board of Directors, ensuring that the official did exactly what was ordered by the ‘Final Boss.’
With WrestleMania 41 set to take place in April 2025, speculation continues to grow as to what role The Rock will play at the PLE. The Final Boss has already dismissed “bull***” reports that he won’t be at the event, with speculation growing of a potential triple threat with Rhodes and Reigns. Whatever comes in Las Vegas, fans can expect Roman Reigns in the main event, a spot that the OTC feels is rightfully his.
WWE Hall of Famer Glenn ‘Kane’ Jacobs has advised Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson from entering politics, especially given the ongoing toxic climate. Sitting down with Going Ringside, Jacobs, the current mayor of Knox County, Tennessee, argued that Johnson would only hurt his brand if he entered the political ring.
“Everybody likes Dwayne, no matter where you are in the political spectrum, because he’s a great entertainer… gotta remember that no matter what you say in politics, 50% of the people are just gonna knee-jerk disagree with you.”
Johnson has yet to enter politics but it is something that WWE’s Final Boss has been mulling over for some time. Examples include:
The premise of Young Rock was Johnson recapping his life and formative years during a campaign for President.
During the 2020 presidential election, Johnson endorsed Joe Biden, who defeated Donald Trump in November of that year.
While several wrestling names have entered politics, including Jesse Ventura, Matt Morgan and Trump’s pick for Education Secretary Linda McMahon, it remains to be seen if Johnson makes the move. While Jacobs is against the idea, and Johnson himself has said running for the highest office is off the table, we all know that politics, like wrestling, is an unpredictable game.
Movie fans have caught their first glimpse at Dwayne Johnson as Maui in the live-action adaptation of Disney blockbuster success Moana. Johnson will portray Maui in the film, the same character he voiced in the 2016 Moana animated film.
First Look at Dwayne Johnson in Disney's live action Moana, set to be released in theaters on July 10, 2026.
The Rock reprises his role as Maui, while Catherine Laga'aia will portray Moana pic.twitter.com/SEJB6fiTY5
Moana’s live-action adaptation is scheduled to land in cinemas in July 2026 and will see Catherine Laga?aia in the titular role. The film is expected to follow the plot of Moana (2016,) which sees a Polynesian chief’s daughter search for a mystical relic to save the island she calls home.
Fans won’t have to wait until 2026 to see Johnson as Maui, as the actor will voice the character once more for Moana 2, a sequel to the initial animated film. Moana 2 will release on November 27, 2024, and sees Auli?i Cravalho and Johnson return to voice Moana and Maui.
The Rock And WWE
While Maui is a fun-loving, easy-going character, Johnson has been anything but since his transformation into the heel ‘Final Boss’ earlier this year. The Rock returned to WWE TV at Bad Bloodin a tense staredown with Cody Rhodes and Roman Reigns. Talk continues to grow about The Rock being at WrestleMania 41, with the Brahma Bull decrying “bull****” reports that he has told WWE he won’t make the show.
Whether he’s handling business in the ring, providing his voice for major animated projects, or electrifying in person on the big screen, Dwayne Johnson remains a leading man in entertainment. Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest on Johnson, both in the ring and on the silver screen.
Tama Tonga has hinted at significant developments involving The Rock and WWE’s Bloodline faction. Following The Rock’s unexpected appearance at the Bad Blood Premium Live Event in Atlanta six weeks ago, speculation has grown about his role within the Bloodline.
A prevalent theory suggests that The Rock is orchestrating Solo Sikoa’s revamped Bloodline, which now includes Jacob Fatu, Tonga Loa, and Tama Tonga. During The Rock’s appearance at Bad Blood, footage captured Sikoa mentioning that The Rock’s involvement was part of “the plan,” adding weight to this theory.
Solo mentioned Roman needs to find 4 other people for wargames. Not 3.
Now we know, Sami isn’t on Team Solo after he fooled him again.
But Back at Bad Blood, when The Rock returned solo said, “it’s all part of the plan”
Further fueling speculation, recent footage from SmackDown showed Tama Tonga making a throat-cut gesture similar to one The Rock made at Bad Blood. When a Twitter user claimed this gesture confirmed The Rock’s leadership of the Bloodline,
Tama Tonga responded with a cryptic “Shhhhhhhh,” suggesting that a revelation about The Rock’s involvement may be forthcoming.
The Rock will have a key role to play at WrestleMania 41 next April, whether he’s in the ring or not, so says WWE Champion Cody Rhodes. Speaking to Adrian Hernandez at ComplexCon, Rhodes addressed the possibility of the Final Boss being involved in next year’s two-night spectacle which will take place from Las Vegas’ Allegiant Stadium.
“Whether he’s in the ring or not, he is very much still involved with what happens at 41. I know when he comes back, I know who he’ll come looking for, and I know what to expect.”
Rhodes’ comments come one month after a report that Johnson had informed WWE that he’d be too busy to make WrestleMania due to his Hollywood commitments. Johnson himself refuted the claim with some choice language on his Instagram.
The Rock calls bullshit on the Meltzer report that he told #WWE he won’t be at WrestleMania 41 pic.twitter.com/wfyhe3RkeZ
Whether The Rock appears or not, another name fans could see next April is Steve Austin, who missed this year’s festivities in Philadelphia. During the interview, Rhodes hoped that the Rattlesnake will be around for WrestleMania 41.
“The invitation’s there. He’s also not far, I mean, we could helicopter him 3 hours away, Great American Bash style… I just would like him to be around to see how we’re doing…. I hope he’s proud of all of us because he really has set the table for us.”
Whether he’s in the ring or not, fans can expect The Rock to play a pivotal role in next year’s Showcase of the Immortals, while Rhodes intends to headline the event for the fourth time. Stay tuned to SEScoops for all the latest on Cody Rhodes and The Rock as their paths seem destined to cross next April in Las Vegas, Nevada.
WWE’s final boss and Hollywood A-Lister Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson has once again shown his generous side by giving the kids at the LA Watts Empowerment Center a brand new bus. On Instagram, Johnson shared a video of the special gifts to the kids, many of whom have never left their neighborhoods or enjoyed a fun day at the beach.
The kids will be traveling in style in their custom-made bus to a cinema to see Johnson’s new movie Red One, as he also gifted them tickets with popcorn. The kids also received $100 gift cards as the Most Electrifying Man in Sports Entertainment’s generosity knows no bounds.
The Watts Empowerment Center in Los Angeles aims to help children, youth, and families within Watts Housing Projects. Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest on Dwayne Johnson and his major moves, both in and out of the world of entertainment.
Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson is honored to remain a fixture of WWE today, and is proud that his family still has a place at the table of Sports Entertainment. Appearing on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon to promote Red One and Moana 2, WWE’s resident Final Boss addressed how WWE has changed since he got his start.
“My grandfather and my dad used to wrestle up here at [Madison Square Garden] in the ‘70s, and here I come along, not trying to screw anything up with their legacy. Then all of a sudden, the business has grown into what it’s grown into. TKO now owns WWE, and I have the honor of sitting on the board of TKO. What a full-circle moment.”
Johnson also reflected on his return to WWE in 2024 and his leading role in WrestleMania 40 and the shows preceding the two-night spectacle.
“I had such a great time. Cody and Seth and Roman, it was just wild. I grew up in that world of pro wrestling. There’s nothing like when that music hits and the crowd goes crazy.”
When Fallon suggested that Johnson feels at home when he’s performing, the A-lister said it was a “good way to put it.”
It’s unclear when The Rock will return to WWE screens after his most recent appearance in the closing moments of Bad Blood 2024. That segment did make clear that The Rock is far from finished with Cody Rhodes or Roman Reigns, who aligned on the night to defeat Solo Sikoa and Jacob Fatu. Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest from The Rock and his career both inside and outside the world of wrestling.
Rapper Machine Gun Kelly recently reflected on a memorable misstep at WrestleMania 28, where his unintentional diss of WWE legend The Rock led to an unexpectedly hostile reaction from fans.
At WrestleMania 28, rapper Machine Gun Kelly (MGK) took an unexpected misstep by dissing The Rock before performing “Invincible” with Skylar Grey as part of John Cena’s entrance.
Not knowing that Miami was considered The Rock’s hometown, MGK commented on Cena being an “underdog” and made remarks that slighted The Rock. This led to overwhelming boos from the 70,000-strong crowd, which MGK later recalled as a jarring experience that taught him to have “thick skin.”
In a recent interview with Audacy’s Kevin Kenney, MGK admitted he hadn’t realized the significance of Miami to The Rock, who went on to defeat Cena in the event’s main event match. “I had no idea Miami was The Rock’s hometown… the whole stadium erupted in boos. I was like, ‘What did I do wrong?’”
Machine Gun Kelly has made several WWE television appearances over the years. He’s been in the crowd at big events, and even got physical on WWE Raw in 2015 after a live performance.
Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson has shared his appreciation for being part of WWE once again, amid his commitments to TKO’s Board of Directors. Sitting down with LAD Bible to promote his new movie Red One, Johnson delighted in being able to bring his star power to WWE events.
“Any opportunity I can to go back and not only make appearances, but help to expand the company, whether domestically or globally, I always go back. It’s also part of my obligation that I happily do.”
Johnson is closing in on 30 years as part of WWE after making his in-ring TV debut as Rocky Maivia at Survivor Series 1996. While the company hs changed considerably since then, Johnson remains grateful for all that wrestling has given him.
“I came along in the 90s and wrestled for Vince into the 2000s, so there’s some real connective tissue that goes back generations, and for that I will forever be grateful. It provided me a platform and a way to express myself in ways that nothing else would allow, other than acting.”
Johnson joined TKO’s Board of Directors in January of this year, which the ‘Final Boss’ called “just another way that I could help the company grow.” Whether it’s representing WWE on TKO’s Board or stunning fans with a surprise appearance at WWE Bad Blood, Johnson remains steadfast in his duties to the company.
Stay tuned to SEScoops for the latest on Johnson who continues to electrify, whether it be on the big screen, in the ring, or in the boardroom.
Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson is expected to score a major hit with Disney’s animated film Moana 2, which could set new records upon release. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the movie is tracking for a substantial $125 million to $135 million opening over the five-day Thanksgiving holiday week. Originally conceived as a television series, Moana 2 was later developed into a feature film.
The original Moana also premiered on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving, earning $82.1 million in its five-day domestic debut, including $56 million over the traditional three-day weekend. It went on to gross over $687 million worldwide.
Moana 2 will be released in the United States on November 27, 2024. Johnson is also involved in a live-action adaptation of Moana, currently in production and scheduled for a July 2026 release.
The sequel is directed by David Derrick Jr., Jason Hand, and Dana Ledoux Miller, with production led by Christina Chen and Yvett Merino. The film stars Auli‘i Cravalho and Dwayne Johnson as Moana and Maui, along with returning cast members Rachel House (Moana’s grandmother, Tala), Temuera Morrison (Moana’s father, Chief Tui), and Nicole Scherzinger (Moana’s mother, Sina). New characters will be voiced by Hual?lai Chung, David Fane, and Rose Matafeo, playing Moni, Kele, and Loto.
Posted November 7th, 2024 in WWE. Tagged: The Rock.
“Jumanji” fans can expect to jump back into the game this holiday season, as Sony has confirmed that “Jumanji 3” is slated for release on December 11, 2026. This pre-Christmas slot has been consistent for Sony’s entire “Jumanji” franchise.
Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Jack Black, and Karen Gillan are all in talks to reprise their roles, with director Jake Kasdan also expected to return to helm the project.
The original “Jumanji” film, released in 1995 and starring Robin Williams and Kirsten Dunst, grossed $262.8 million worldwide. The franchise’s central plot revolves around four teenagers who are pulled into a magical video game, where they must work together to finish the game and escape.
The 2017 remake of “Jumanji” proved incredibly popular, earning $962 million worldwide, including $404 million in the U.S. Its 2019 sequel, “Jumanji: The Next Level,” followed suit, amassing $801 million globally, with $320 million from U.S. audiences.
In addition to “Jumanji 3,” Dwayne Johnson will star in the upcoming action-comedy “Red One,” directed by Kasdan. The film, also featuring Chris Evans, will premiere exclusively in theaters on November 15, 2024, before streaming on Amazon Prime. Other cast members include J.K. Simmons, Lucy Liu, Kiernan Shipka, Bonnie Hunt, Kristofer Hivju, Nick Kroll, Mary Elizabeth Ellis, and Wesley Kimmel.
Posted October 28th, 2024 in WWE. Tagged: The Rock.
Dominik Mysterio is rightfully tired of old men with bad hair coming in and trying to steal his much-deserved spotlight in WWE. The Raw star recently talked with Foundation Radio about things such as not wearing a mask like his father, Jey Uso being his next target, and more. Dominik was also asked about his heat with CM Punk and The Rock.
Mysterio first mentioned his history with The Straight Edge Star saying that he would like to get into the ring with Punk now. Coming to The Rock, the former NXT North American Champion expressed that he is tired of the old heads coming back to WWE and thinking they can hang with the young generation:
“Honestly, I’m just tired of these old heads, thinking they can hang and come in here with this younger generation. I don’t even want to speak for everyone else. I’m speaking for just myself. At the end of the day, I’m my own person. I’m the greatest Mysterio of all time.”
Dominik Mysterio also claimed that people like Punk and The Rock are all mad at him because he has the best hair and Mustache in the business:
“If these old heads want to come in and get it, they all can. CM Punk, The Rock, it doesn’t matter. They’re just mad because they don’t have hair, and I have the best hair and the best mustache.”
Mysterio previously crossed paths with CM Punk way back in 2010. The former world champion was leading the Straight Edge Society at the time and Dominik along with sister Aalyah made an appearance on TV to support their father Rey Mysterio.
The Rock has responded to talks about his WWE future.
The Great One made a surprise appearance at the Bad Blood PPV on October 5. He came out after Cody Rhodes and Roman Reigns defeated The Bloodline to warn them of impending consequences.
Many believed that this segment was an indication for the direction of WrestleMania 41. Dave Meltzer reported, however, that The People’s Champion was too busy to be at the Show of Shows next year.
When a fan asked him about these reports on Instagram, The Rock actually responded and told everyone not to believe ‘any of that bullshit’:
The Rock calls bullshit on the Meltzer report that he told #WWE he won’t be at WrestleMania 41 pic.twitter.com/wfyhe3RkeZ
The Hollywood star did not appear on SmackDown this week after his Bad Blood return but The Bloodline story continued with Roman Reigns.
The returning Jimmy Uso went up against Solo Sikoa in the main event of the show. Uso couldn’t overcome the numbers game. Even Roman couldn’t help him when the Head of The Table showed up to save him from a post-match beatdown.
Jimmy had suggested getting help in their feud against The Bloodline but Reigns had originally shot down the idea of asking the Intercontinental Champion Jey Uso to back them up.
It’s believed that the former Undisputed WWE champion will be leading a team against Solo Sikoa and his cousins at the upcoming Survivor Series PPV on November 30.
The events of SmackDown might be a step towards changing Reigns’ mind. It’s likely that we will see him reaching out to some old allies in coming times to join their war.
The Rock’s current WWE storyline is seemingly not headed where people are expecting it to go.
The Great One is believed to be the force behind Solo Sikoa’s Bloodline. Ever since Sikoa took over the faction, many have expected it to finally lead to a match between The People’s Champion and his cousin Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 41.
Per Dave Meltzer of Wrestling Observer Newsletter, however, the Hollywood star is currently not scheduled to compete at the Show of Shows next year from the Allegiant Stadium in Paradise, Nevada.
According to one WON source, The Rock’s schedule has gotten too heavy. He has already given word to WWE that he won’t be able to wrestle at the show next year.
The 52-year-old made his electrifying return to WWE during the Bad Blood PPV earlier this month on Ocotber 5, indicating that the next chapter of his current run would be written very soon.
Because he returned after Roman Reigns teamed up with Cody Rhodes to pick up a victory over The Bloodline, some have believed it’s leading towards a triple threat involving Rock, Rhodes and Reigns at the Grandest Stage of Them All.
If Rock’s return is not headed toward a WrestleMania match, the most obvious direction would be for him to lead The Bloodline in a WarGames match against Roman, Cody, and their other allies at the upcoming Survivor Series PPV on November 30.
Both Cody and Roman have teased a rematch for the Undisputed WWE title since the latter’s return to TV at SummerSlam. So it’s possible that the singles match to complete the trilogy would then be saved for Mania.
The Rock took an admirable babyface turn today on social media to make sure people are being cognizant of their mental health.
It’s World Mental Health Day and ‘The People’s Champion’ took to the people to make the fans aware of how depression can hit anyone. The Rock shared his own personal experience with that.
“I got wobbly and I was spinning and I was struggling. I woke up, I saw gray.
“I’m used to being alone because I was born an only child, but there’s a difference I learned over the years of being lonesome and lonliness.”
The Rock said he was reaching out to people by midnight and sought some support. Dwayne Johnson shared a story of how a friend of his hung himself in a jail cell. He says it’s important to check in on others, but sometimes more important to check in on yourself.
“I’ve been there, if you’re going through it, reach out. That’s your superpower.”
Mental Health Check In.
The power of checking in on our loved ones, friends and even strangers’ mental health can mean the world of a difference, if they’re struggling.
And if you’re struggling, spinning, wobbly and just can’t quite catch your breath – you gotta reach out and… pic.twitter.com/LqAk07bkmC
The Rock sure has a superpower when it comes to creating buzz for WWE. ‘The Final Boss’ returned to the company last week to close out Bad Blood, confronting Cody Rhodes and Roman Reigns after the unlikely duo teamed up against Solo Sikoa and Jacob Fatu.
Earlier in the day, Rocky took to social media to make it known that’s he’s far from done when it comes to confronting old nemesises. Bad Blood was The Rock’s first appearance since he made his exit on the WWE Raw after WrestleMania XL.
Atlanta got an initial surprise with a returning Jimmy Uso who helped Reigns and Rhodes win, but it was The Rock who closed out the show by stepping on the stage and staring down the good guys before walking off.
Dwayne Johnson had some more thoughts to share immediately after, going live on his Instagram, but he put his words to print Thursday afternoon as WWE SmackDown is set to air Friday night. Cody Rhodes may have finished his “story” at WrestleMania XL, but Rocky wants to make it clear his “story” was just getting started.
The show ain’t over, until the Final Boss says it’s over.
There’s no business like show business, and there’s no connection stronger and more electrifying than that of the people and the people’s champ.
The Rock hadn’t been seen on WWE programming since the Raw after WrestleMania where he had a tense exchange with Cody Rhodes, but his cameo at Bad Blood started paving the road to WrestleMania 41 in Las Vegas.
During the Bad Blood press conference, Triple H remarked as to how much he appreciated The Rock still showing his love for WWE and taking the time out of his wild schedule to make the appearance.
In the closing moments of WWE Bad Blood 2024, The Rock returned to WWE, fulfilling a promise to come for Cody Rhodes made on the post-WrestleMania 40 episode of Raw. As a leading man in Hollywood with multiple business ventures to his name, The Rock’s WWE appearances are few and far between, but when can fans next expect to see The Final Boss?
On the WWE Bad Blood 2024 post-show press conference, WWE CCO Paul ‘Triple H’ Levesque was asked about The Rock and his potential future appearances.
“The Rock’s The Rock, and he’s going to be able to do, whether we were on the air, off the air, still rolling cameras, not rolling cameras, he kinda does what he wants to do when he wants to do it. That’s the cool thing about being the Final Boss, I think. He’s The Rock; he can do what he wants to do.”
Levesque also shared his gratitude to The Rock for making time for WWE within his busy schedule and for remembering where his media dominance first began.
“With everything he’s got going on in his career and his life, to never have looked away from what brought him to the dance [is admirable.] Any time that we’re at a place where he can take 30 seconds out of his incredible schedule to come back and feel that electricity that you can only get in WWE, he does it and I’m thrilled for that and thankful to him for that.”
There are expectations that The Rock will be featured in the run-up to WrestleMania 41, as plans are reportedly in place for the Final Boss to compete next April. In the meantime, fans will have to keep their eyes peeled for The Final Boss as his issues with Cody Rhodes are clearly far from over.
Dwayne Johnson went live on his Instagram after shocking Atlanta by walking out to stare down Cody Rhodes and Roman Reigns after the two got a victory against Solo Sikoa and Jacob Fatu.
The Rock was strutting his stuff backstage at WWE but did note the following:
““The final boss is feeling a lot of things and there’s a bunch of s*** that’s been going on in the past six months.”
Johnson was also walking past production trucks and more while he saw plenty of familiar faces plastered on said trucks. The first one he took note of was Steve Austin, noting that he’d want to enjoy a tequila and beer with the ‘Texas Rattlesnake.’ He then also saw a picture of John Cena and made the Fruity Pebbles reference after seeing a picture of Dusty Rhodes. The Rock had some quick words for the late ‘The American Dream.’
“I love you, I hate your son.”
The Rock began jamming to ZZ Top as he walked to his vehicle and drove off. Johnson was last seen on WWE programming on the WWE Raw after WrestleMania where he and Cody Rhodes “traded” titles before The Rock handed Cody something and whispered something to him.
Johnson wasn’t the only one to make a return at Bad Blood. Jimmy Uso made a surprise return in an effort to help Reigns and Rhodes secure the win against Solo Sikoa and Jacob Fatu.
WWE Bad Blood 2024 went off the air in electrifying fashion with the return of The Rock inside the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. In the main event of the show, Cody Rhodes & Roman Reigns defeated The Bloodline’s Solo Sikoa & Jacob Fatu thanks to an assist from the returning Jimmy Uso. After the match, the Bloodline assaulted Rhodes, prompting Jimmy and Reigns to come to the aid of their unlikely ally.
The trio of Rhodes, Reigns, and Uso were able to fend off The Bloodline, with Sikoa, Fatu, Tonga, and Loa escaping through the crowd. It was at this point that The Rock made his return and stared down the three men in the ring.
At WWE Bad Blood, Cody Rhodes will team with Roman Reigns to take on The Bloodline’s Solo Sikoa and Jacob Fatu, in the OTC’s first match since WrestleMania. On The Pat McAfee Show, Rhodes talked all things WWE including plans for WrestleMania 41, but did the Undisputed WWE Champion also accidentally reveal a huge return?
After the show wrapped up, Cody was saying his goodbyes to the crew when McAfee told the American Nightmare “I heard the big guy is coming back this week.” Taken aback, Rhodes asked “is he?” to which McAfee retorted, “You tell me.” Cody responded by saying “Which one?” before McAfee walked off, saying “You told me all I need to know.”
Pat McAfee tells Cody Rhodes that he hears “the big guy” is coming back this week. pic.twitter.com/69XelcbIL0
Given Rhodes’ upcoming match with The Bloodline and their recent history, many fans on social media have seen ‘The Big Guy’ as referencing The Rock. As a leading man in Hollywood, one of WWE’s top names in history, and a member of TKO’s Board of Directors, the ‘Final Boss’ certainly fits the moniker of a big guy. On the post-WrestleMania 40 WWE Raw, The Rock vowed to return and confront Cody Rhodes, with reported plans for a showdown at WrestleMania 41.
A less likely option is Brock Lesnar, another huge Superstar who is a verifiable ‘big guy’ in the world of WWE. Like Rock, Lesnar has his own history with Rhodes, as Cody’s victory over Brock at SummerSlam was the latter’s most recent WWE match. However, WWE has avoided using Lesnar due to him being tied to Janel Grant’s lawsuit against WWE, as the former employee alleges that she was trafficked to a former UFC Heavyweight Champion by McMahon and John Laurinaitis.
The latest trailer for ‘Red One’ starring Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson and Chris Evans has dropped.
The story is about Santa Claus (Code Name: RED ONE) being kidnapped and the North Pole’s Head of Security (The Rock) has to team up with the world’s most infamous bounty hunter (Evans) in an action-filled quest to save Christmas. Lucy Liu, Kiernan Shipka, Bonnie Hunt, Kristofer Hivju, Nick Kroll, Wesley Kimmel and J.K. Simmons are also part of the cast.
The latest trailer also hints at some fun Christmas-themed elements including toy stores providing back-door portals to the North Pole. The trailer starts with a team of intruders using Tasers and the group is led by Lucy Liu, who kidnapped Chris Evans’ bounty hunter character on a top-secret mission to rescue Santa Claus alongside Dwayne Johnson.
“I’m not gonna like you,” Evans said after meeting Johnson. “I can tell right away. Out of everyone here, I like you the least.”
The trailer also features high-intensity action-packed battle sequences and a villainous Kiernan Shipka, who is seemingly aware of the whereabouts of the Red One.
Seven Bucks’ regular collaborator Chris Morgan has penned the screenplay. He previously collaborated with the company on multiple projects in the Fast & Furious franchise. Producers on the film include The Detective Agency’s Kasdan and Melvin Mar, Morgan representing Chris Morgan Productions, and Hiram Garcia, Dany Garcia and Dwayne Johnson from Seven Bucks Productions. The Detective Agency’s Sky Salem Robinson has also co-produced.
‘Red One’ is an original story by Seven Bucks Productions’ President of Production Hiram Garcia. Amazon MGM Studios secured the story after a bidding war and the film is set to hit the theatres in the United States on November 15. It will be released worldwide via Warner Bros Pictures in the same month.
Meanwhile, fans have also caught a glimpse of The Rock in Disney’s Moana 2.
