Video: The Rock Arrives Late For His WWE World Appearance

The Rock's highly anticipated return to WWE World on Thursday was met with frustration...and then, surprise. Fans eagerly awaited his 4 PM EST appearance, but The Great One showed up two hours behind schedule.

His excuse? Getting caught up watching Jalen Hurts lose in the playoffs – a playful jab drawing both cheers and jeers.



This delay came amidst a shift in WrestleMania's main event. Originally, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson aimed for a solo showdown with Roman Reigns. However, fan sentiment, dubbed the "Cody Crybabies," swayed him to acknowledge Cody Rhodes' storyline potential.

This change stemmed from a kayfabe (scripted) injury to Cody, initially planned to sideline him from WrestleMania. CM Punk was also slated to battle Seth Rollins for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship, but Punk's real-life injury forced another shuffle.

The new main event pits a powerhouse tag team – The Rock and Roman Reigns – against the formidable duo of Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins. This exciting twist promises a WrestleMania spectacle to remember.



However, The Rock's WWE return is short-lived. Filming for his next project, "The Smashing Machine," begins just weeks after WrestleMania, ensuring his departure once again.

The Rock says he was late to his appearance at WWE World because he was on YouTube watching Jalen Hurts lose in the playoffs again.#WrestleMania

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— Wrestle Ops (@WrestleOps) April 4, 2024

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