This year’s WrestleMania had fans buzzing with anticipation, especially with hopes pinned on Triple H remaining in charge of creative decisions. Many had their fingers crossed for a return from The Rock to lead the Samoan Dynasty once more, but that dream may be fading.
Just hours after WWE released new merchandise featuring The Rock, fueling speculation about his imminent comeback, the Wrestling Observer Newsletter reported that a WrestleMania match for The Rock is no longer in the cards. The report reveals that The Rock has informed WWE he won’t be able to get into the necessary shape to face Roman Reigns at WrestleMania.
Even though The Rock has reportedly ruled out a WrestleMania appearance—a match that would have marked his return to the ring after seven years—the actor has indicated he might be open to future opportunities.
It’s somewhat puzzling if these developments are indeed accurate, given the long-standing speculation about a potential clash between Rock and Reigns. Fans have long anticipated this showdown, suggesting that discussions between The Rock and WWE about a possible match at the upcoming WrestleMania, set to take place in Hollywood, must have occurred.
On the positive side, WWE can now shift its focus to alternative plans for WrestleMania, just as the Royal Rumble approaches. The report implies that with The Rock out of the mix, WWE was likely pushing for a definitive answer to finalize its WrestleMania roadmap before setting the main event lineups through the Royal Rumble matches.