“DWANTA CLAUSE CAME EARLY”- The Rock announces his WWE return on the road to WrestleMania 41; fans react

The Rock is set to appear in WWE all of a sudden following his controversial babyface turn during Raw's Netflix debut.

“DWANTA CLAUSE CAME EARLY”- The Rock announces his WWE return on the road to WrestleMania 41; fans react

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The Rock appeared on Raw’s Netflix debut last month, signaling a babyface turn before stepping away from WWE for an extended period. However, his controversial turn sparked widespread criticism on social media, casting doubt on his status for WrestleMania 41. Now, over a month after that polarizing moment, The Final Boss has officially announced his return on this week’s SmackDown.

Taking to X, The Great One declared himself “bold” and “dangerous” while announcing his return for this week’s SmackDown. Promising an unpredictable moment, The Final Boss is set to return in New Orleans, LA, this Friday night. With that, Dwayne Johnson has once again ignited widespread speculation across the internet about his plans for the show.

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Moreover, The Brahma Bull recently shared a video on Instagram, revealing that he is preparing for something he has long anticipated. While he didn’t specify what it was, speculation is running wild that it could be tied to a WWE return. Now, with his SmackDown appearance coming just a day after that cryptic post, it’s even more intriguing to see what’s next for The Final Boss.

While the Hollywood star may have stepped away for a while, reports suggest he could still be in the mix for a WrestleMania appearance in Las Vegas. However, only time will tell what the future holds for The Rock in WWE. All eyes are now on SmackDown this week to see what he has to say.

WWE Universe reacts to The Rock’s return on SmackDown this week

The WWE Universe is buzzing with anticipation over what The Rock has in store for this week’s SmackDown. Fans have flooded social media with reactions to The Final Boss’ comeback—some hailing The Brahma Bull as WrestleMania’s savior, while others believe he’s about to shake things up on the road to The Grandest Stage of Them All.

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Furthermore, many fans are rallying behind the long-awaited dream match between The Rock and Roman Reigns at WrestleMania, speculating whether this appearance could be a step toward that showdown. With reactions spanning a wide spectrum of opinions, here are some of the top fan responses on X:

While most fans are excited about this return, many are approaching it with cautious optimism. Some speculate that it could be just another PR appearance to promote WWE’s Europe Tour and WrestleMania 41. However, there’s no denying that The People’s Champion’s comeback has reignited excitement among fans, especially after what many considered a lackluster road to The Grandest Stage of Them All.

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