Fans React Differently to The Rock’s Big Announcement for WWE SmackDown
The Rock made a significant announcement ahead of the upcoming WWE SmackDown episode, but fans were split over it.
The Rock’s last appearance in WWE was during the debut episode of RAW on Netflix. In that appearance, he turned babyface, complimented Cody Rhodes, and delivered the Ula Fala to Roman Reigns.
The following night, he shifted to a heel persona on NXT, telling fans to trust him and enjoy the journey. Now, amid his filming commitments, he made a surprising revelation.
Photo by WWE/Getty Images Photo by WWE/Getty Images The Rock to Appear on WWE SmackDown After his last WWE RAW appearance, reports suggested The Rock wouldn’t be at WrestleMania 41 due to his filming schedule.
However, this seems to have changed. Taking to social media, The Rock confirmed that he would appear on the next SmackDown episode.
He posted: “Bold and disruptive. Unpredictable and dangerous. The Final Boss returns, LIVE on #SmackDown tomorrow.”
MORE BLOODY SLAM NEWS Two major matches removed from WWE SmackDown after The Rock’s announcement A look at every 2025 entrant’s WWE Elimination Chamber history, including John Cena, Logan Paul, and Liv Morgan Bloody Slam 11 hours ago One fan responded: “My god, just go away already! Stop pushing your weird daughter in NXT. The only reason I don’t watch it!” Some fans have been critical of The Rock since his feud with Rhodes last year.
View Tweet Another fan commented: “Every expert on my timeline said you weren’t coming back.” Many in the Internet Wrestling Community believed The Rock wouldn’t return.
A fan expressed frustration: “Can we agree? I’m tired of him returning and stealing the spotlight from current talent. Very selfish, considering he hasn’t been full-time in 20 years.” Some fans are upset with the control The Rock has over WWE.
View Tweet Another wrote: “The actor with the least range coming out of Hollywood.” Certain fans have also criticized his movie career.
The Rock to Join Martin Scorsese’s Upcoming Drama According to Deadline, The Rock is set to appear in an untitled drama directed by Martin Scorsese. The movie will also feature Leonardo DiCaprio and Emily Blunt.
The film will depict a turbulent period in Hawaiian history, with an aspiring mob boss battling rival crime factions for control of the island’s underworld.
This marks the second time The Rock will work with Blunt after Jungle Cruise and Smashing Machine.
