Rumors are circulating that several major stars might be making a comeback to WWE, with The Rock poised to be the highest-paid among them. Recent reports suggest that he is a top choice for WrestleMania and could receive the largest single-event appearance fee ever in wrestling history.
A teaser on Monday Night Raw indicated that GM Adam Pearce got a mysterious call from a WWE executive, with fans speculating the caller was The Rock.
The Rock is rumored to be contracted for WrestleMania 43 next year in Saudi Arabia, with the offer being the richest ever for any professional wrestling event participant. While The Rock is globally recognized as a top movie star, he also holds shares and serves on the board of TKO, giving him significant influence within WWE. This has sparked some controversy over WWE potentially paying him the highest salary in the sport’s history.
Matthew Guyett from TheSportster noted that although The Rock has been focused on his acting career, he has hinted at discussions about appearing at WrestleMania 43 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Some fans believe he might return to WWE television even before the 2027 event.
When The Rock last took part in a WWE storyline, he drew criticism for disrupting creative directions and altering key storylines. If The Rock is linked with Paul Heyman and The Vision, WWE might try to weave him into the plot. However, since he would likely leave after just one appearance, questions remain about the value of such a high payout. Would WWE really pay him more than anyone else has earned for a single-day role, only to have him exit immediately after?
On the other hand, this money stems from WWE’s partnership with Saudi Arabia, and it might be that WWE is simply looking for ways to utilize those funds.
Fan Take: The potential return of The Rock to WWE, especially at WrestleMania, is a huge deal for fans as it promises a blockbuster moment and boosts excitement for the event. However, WWE must balance paying top talent like The Rock with maintaining creative integrity to keep long-term storylines compelling.
