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Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s potential WWE comeback has generated significant excitement among wrestling fans.

In a recent interview on The Pat McAfee Show last Friday, Johnson, 51, revealed that he was in talks with longtime WWE Chairman Vince McMahon about returning for a match against his real-life cousin Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 39 this past April.

Here are the facts;

1. Interest in Returning: Dwayne Johnson, known as “The Rock,” has expressed his interest in returning to WWE for a match against his real-life cousin, Roman Reigns. He revealed that discussions with WWE Chairman Vince McMahon had taken place, but their plans were postponed.
2. Possible WrestleMania Match: Johnson hinted that the dream matchup against Roman Reigns could potentially happen at WrestleMania 40 in Philadelphia, which is scheduled for the coming April.
3. Commitment to Fans and Locker Room: Johnson emphasized the importance of delivering an incredible and unprecedented experience for fans. He also expressed his desire to support the wrestlers in the WWE locker room by creating something innovative and memorable in the world of pro wrestling.
4. Less Concerned About Injury: While Johnson acknowledged the risk of injury in professional wrestling, he stated that his primary concern was creating a unique and groundbreaking experience for the fans.
5. Recent Appearance on WWE SmackDown: Dwayne Johnson made a surprise appearance on WWE SmackDown in Denver, where he engaged in trash talk with WWE star Austin Theory and had a face-off with John Cena.
6. Rock’s WWE History: Johnson’s wrestling career began in 1996, following in the footsteps of his father and grandfather. He adopted the persona of “The Rock” and became one of WWE’s most successful stars, winning 10 world championships. His last WWE match was a six-second bout at WrestleMania 32 in 2016.
7. Wrestling’s Impact on His Life: Dwayne Johnson has often spoken about how professional wrestling played a crucial role in his life and his family’s life. He has credited wrestling with helping him during a challenging period in his career, when he had very little money to his name.

While a potential return to the WWE ring by Dwayne Johnson remains uncertain, his recent comments have certainly ignited excitement and speculation among wrestling fans about the possibility of seeing “The Rock” in action once again.