No Return for The Rock at Survivor Series
Speculation had been rife that Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson could make a nostalgic return at Survivor Series, the very event where he debuted in 1996. However, Steve Carrier of Ringside News confirmed that there is “no internal talk within WWE” about The Rock being involved this year, dashing hopes of his comeback.
The Rock hasn’t appeared in WWE since his involvement at Elimination Chamber back in March, where he set in motion John Cena’s shocking heel turn. Fans were left disappointed by his absence in the lead-up to WrestleMania 41, but his packed Hollywood schedule has left little room for WWE.
Currently, he is busy promoting his film The Smashing Machine, releasing this Friday, and preparing for a heavyweight project alongside Martin Scorsese, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Emily Blunt in a Hawaii-based crime epic-described as The Departed meets Goodfellas. Having also shed 60 pounds recently for a role, The Rock’s focus seems far removed from the squared circle. For Survivor Series, WWE will have to find another star attraction to fill the void.