Several Dwayne Johnson Fans Missed The Rock’s Earth-Shattering WWE Return on TV, Here’s Why

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is one of the biggest stars of WWE. Although he made a brief couple of appearances after his retirement in 2004, fans still wondered when they would get to see him in the ring again. The community was full of rumors but hardly any became true. And with time, fans stopped waiting.

That is, until yesterday, when The People’s Champion made a roaring comeback. Although the live audience was able to experience his return, a lot of fans had missed his unannounced appearance.

The Rock’s unexpected appearance

Fans are very well aware of Johnson’s busy schedule. The 51-year-old star is always on the road either for business or promotions. Due to this, it was reported that it would be impossible for him to make a comeback to WWE.

This year has particularly been a busy one for Johnson. Especially now that he is a part of XFL, things are pretty hectic for him. He also has a couple of movies lined up including Red One and the live-action remake of Moana. Apart from his hectic schedule, Johnson was unlikely to return, as he had been absent from the ring for a very long time. Even though he seems fit, he might not have been able to compete the way he used to.

However, despite all of this, Johnson barrelled his way through the latest episode of SmackDown, driving fans wild. While his return is a surprise, it comes at an ideal time for WWE. His appearance could’ve actually been a way to boost ratings for the promotion after its merger with UFC. It also just so happens that The Rock started Project Rock in partnership with Under Armour. This venture also happens to be the official footwear partner of UFC. Thus, this surprise visit could be a doing of the TKO Holdings Group.

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However, amidst all these speculations, the biggest reason why fans were not expecting his return could be his health issues.

Johnson’s struggle with health issues

The star has always been open about his struggles. He had been candid about his mental health and had talked about it quite often. With that being said, according to him he had suffered three major bouts of depression. The recent one is as late as 2017. His physical health has been affected too. With his reappearance in WrestleMania 29, he went off against John Cena. 

However, this was not a good experience for him as well as his acting career suffered due to it. In the ring, he faced some serious injuries which led to intensive care and some much needed rest. Johnson also had to undergo multiple surgeries. After his retirement, he has prioritized his acting career a lot and thus would not want to risk it once again.

However, with his return now, fans are going wild. Fans can’t contain their excitement as his comeback would pave the way for dream team-ups and rivalries, which fans wanted to see all along.

What do you think about The Rock’s return to the ring?

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