Report: The Rock Appearing In Royal Rumble ‘Has Been Talked About’
An update on The Rock potentially returning to WWE.
Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer, WWE has discussed The Rock appearing in the Royal Rumble as a surprise entrant at number 30 and winning. The talks are being reported “as a pie-in-the-sky” idea.
Meltzer states in the report, “Originally, the belief was that if his schedule allowed for it, Johnson would do likely his last match at Mania with Reigns, who is a family member. This has been talked about for years, and Johnson wanted it in Los Angeles if he could do it.”
There is nothing official regarding The Rock returning to WWE or appearing in the Royal Rumble.
The Rock’s name has been rumored for a WrestleMania 39 clash against Roman Reigns, and Rock has teased a bout at some point, but nothing has been made official.
WWE Royal Rumble is scheduled for January 28. The Rock won the 2000 Royal Rumble and helped Roman Reigns, the reigning Undisputed WWE Universal Champion, win the 2015 Royal Rumble.
Fightful will update fans on The Rock’s status with WWE when more is known.
