Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson Is Returning to Upcoming WWE SmackDown

WWE has been a bit of a mess lately. Fans haven’t been sure what’s happening with the storylines leading up to WrestleMania 41. Then, there were rumors suggesting that The Rock wouldn’t be available for WrestleMania, which left many losing their interest in the biggest show of the year.

But the landscape has changed with just one announcement that the Final Boss is returning in tomorrow’s Smackdown event. All those dejected moods abruptly shifted, as people began to hope that the Great One might be making his way to the grandest stage of all.

WWE has announced that Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson will be returning to WWE SmackDown this Friday night, February 21, 2025. He will be live from the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans.

BREAKING NEWS

THE FINAL BOSS THE ROCK RETURNS TO
SMACKDOWN

🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨#Smackdown pic.twitter.com/A9RM1nZvWm
— FADE (@FadeAwayMedia) February 21, 2025

Many people are surprised by the announcement of his return since Brahma Bull has been busy with his Hollywood career. Fans are excited and can’t wait to see what he has planned. His return is sure to be a big draw for the show on USA Network, and fans are already sharing their excitement on social media.

Fans are hyped for The Rock’s SmackDown return

The news that The Rock will appear on WWE SmackDown surprised everyone because there were no reports saying he would be on the show. Now, fans are super excited, and just like his appearance on NXT after Raw’s Netflix debut, he will surely bring in huge numbers.

@jusigris said, “Bro mania has never been so fkin unpredictable lmao.”

Bro mania has never been so fkin unpredictable lmao
— jusi gris (@jusigris) February 21, 2025

@life_mabege noted, “We are so back 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽.”

we are so back 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽
— lm_twenty_three (@life_mabege) February 21, 2025

@akshit_dube said, “Final boss returning for WrestleMania season. Let’s hope he takes us back to last year vibes 🔥🔥🔥.”

Final boss returning for WrestleMania season. Let's hope he takes us back to last year vibes 🔥🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/E8t6EYcb7Z
— Akshit Dube (@akshit_dube) February 21, 2025

@VanquishAdept said, “Extremely hyped.”