This past Friday, The Rock appeared on the Pat McAfee Show and revealed that he is open to face Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 40 in Philadelphia. The Great One then made his shocking return to WWE on SmackDown and delivered a People’s Elbow to Austin Theory.
Later in the show, John Cena welcomed The Rock in the backstage. It was Rock’s first WWE appearance since 2019. The Most Electrifying Man In Sports Entertainment received a huge ovation from the fans.
The Rock issued a statement on X and stated that he was completely blown away by the reaction. He thanked Pat McAfee, Austin Theory, and everyone.
“I was – I’m still – completely blown away by this crowd reaction in Denver this past Friday night on SMACKDOWN.
My appearance was a 💯 surprise to everyone and this crowd of 14,000 erupted with the roar of 100,000 strong.
Top 5 loudest crowd reaction of my career 🤯🥹🙏🏾
(which I was like “holy shit” when I walked out 🤣)I’m so grateful and humbled by this.
I never take it for granted and “coming home” will always be sacred to me.Thank you my guy PatMac, the talented Austin Theory,
@wwe
family backstage, Team Rock behind the scenes – everyone who joined us to go ALL IN.But most importantly, thank you with all my love, gratitude and respect, to THE PEOPLE.
Our connection is real.
Electrifying.~ people’s champ ✊🏾”
I was – I’m still – completely blown away by this crowd reaction in Denver this past Friday night on SMACKDOWN.
— Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) September 17, 2023
My appearance was a 💯 surprise to everyone and this crowd of 14,000 erupted with the roar of 100,000 strong.
Top 5 loudest crowd reaction of my career 🤯🥹🙏🏾… pic.twitter.com/IYXcD0yCzN
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