Dwayne Johnson’s Shocking WWE Raw Return Overstayed Its Planned Welcome

As WWE kicks off its 2024 programming, the excitement began with the Day 1 edition of Monday Night Raw, live from the vibrant city of San Diego, California. Anticipation was built as Dwayne Johnson was on the show. The Rock’s impactful return to WWE RAW this week exceeded expectations, featuring an extended and engaging exchange with Jinder Mahal. 

The crowd responded with ‘Day One Douche Bag’ chants as The Rock delivered a spinebuster and his iconic People’s Elbow. It further created an unforgettable moment, despite the absence of a Rock Bottom due to time constraints.

Dwayne Johnson’s segment ran beyond the schedule

Fightful‘s Sean Sapp revealed that The Rock’s segment exceeded the allocated time by seven minutes, requiring adjustments later in the night. He reported, “The Rock’s segment went about seven minutes over the scheduled segment.” Despite the time constraint, The Rock delivered a compelling segment.

He went on to address key points and issued what appeared to be a challenge to Roman Reigns. This surprise return not only captivated everyone involved but also garnered immense attention, reflected in the segment’s rapid ascent to over 1 million YouTube views in less than eight hours.

The enduring popularity and star power of Dwayne Johnson in the wrestling world are evident. There were several speculations as well about whether The Rock would enter the Elimination Chamber and not WM 40. 

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During the current segment, he also went ahead and asked the WWE Universe if he should be the one to sit at the head of the table.

Should Dwayne Johnson sit at the ‘head of the table’?

Johnson made a lively return to WWE during the Day 1 edition of Monday Night Raw in San Diego, interrupting former champion Jinder Mahal. The two engaged in a brief verbal exchange before it turned physical, with Johnson delivering his signature People’s Elbow to Mahal.

After the action, Johnson interacted with the crowd, announcing his plan to grab a meal in San Diego and playfully asking where he should dine. He engaged with the audience, playfully inquiring whether they thought he should enjoy his meal in a booth, at the bar, or at the head of the table. 

He also hinted at a possible WrestleMania 40 appearance, expressing openness after plans for WrestleMania 39 fell through. What are your thoughts on Dwayne Johnson’s segment that went unscripted over time?

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