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The Rock made his return to WWE at the 2015 Royal Rumble, and he’s been a regular presence on WWE programming ever since. But when did The Rock first come back to WWE after leaving in 2004?
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The Rock’s return to WWE
In early 2013, rumors began to circulate that The Rock was planning a return to WWE. The rumors were finally confirmed when it was announced that The Rock would be appearing on the January 7, 2013, episode of Raw. This marked The Rock’s first WWE appearance in almost seven years.
During his stint in Hollywood, The Rock had become one of the biggest movie stars in the world. He had appeared in such films as “The Rundown,” “Walking Tall,” “Gridiron Gang,” “Get Smart,” “Race to Witch Mountain,” and ” Tooth Fairy.” In 2012, he starred in the highly successful film ” Journey 2: The Mysterious Island.”
The Rock’s return to WWE was met with a huge positive reaction from the WWE Universe. His match against CM Punk at the Royal Rumble was one of the most anticipated matches of the year. The Rock would go on to have a successful year in WWE, winning the WWE Championship at WrestleMania 29 and headlining multiple pay-per-views.
The Rock’s return to Raw
On February 14, 2011, The Rock made a surprise appearance on WWE Raw, returning to the company for the first time in over seven years. He was met with a huge ovation from the fans in attendance, and went on to have a verbal confrontation with John Cena.
The following week, The Rock announced that he would be appearing on Raw once again the following week. He also said that he would be appearing at WrestleMania 27, where he would be facing John Cena.
At WrestleMania 27, The Rock defeated John Cena in a highly anticipated match. This marked The Rock’s first WrestleMania victory in over ten years.
The Rock’s return to SmackDown
The Rock made a shock return to SmackDown on the November 7, 2019 episode, coming to the aid of his cousin Roman Reigns, who was being attacked by King Corbin and Dolph Ziggler. The smart money says that The Rock will be appearing more often on WWE programming in the build-up to WrestleMania 36, which takes place on April 5, 2020.
The Rock’s return to WrestleMania
The Rock made his long-awaited return to WrestleMania this year, and it was a moment that fans will never forget. The People’s Champion was met with a massive ovation from the sold-out crowd at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, and he did not disappoint. The Rock put on a show for the ages, defeating Triple H in a hard-fought battle.
The Rock’s return to live events
The Rock’s return to WWE in February 2013 was one of the most hotly anticipated live events in recent memory. The WWE Universe had been clamoring for The People’s Champ’s return since he left to focus on his successful movie career, and when he finally made his way back to the ring, the fans went wild.
It had been over seven years since The Rock last appeared on WWE programming, and in that time, he had become one of Hollywood’s biggest stars. He had appeared in a number of blockbusters, including the “Fast and Furious” franchise and “G.I. Joe: Retaliation.” His return to WWE was a momentous occasion, and it was clear that he still had a huge fan base within the wrestling world.
The Rock made his return at WWE’s Raw headquarters in Greenwich, Conn., where he was interviewed by Michael Cole. He then made his way to the ring and delivered a promo that brought the house down. He talked about how much he loved WWE and how happy he was to be back. He also delivered a rhetorical knockout punch to WWE Champion CM Punk, saying that he could smell what Punk was cooking – but it smelled like “something burning.”
The Rock’s return was short-lived, as he only appeared at a handful of live events over the next few months. However, it set up one of the most memorable WrestleMania matches in recent history, as The Rock took on Punk at WrestleMania 29 in April 2013. The match lived up to the hype, as The Rock emerged victorious after hitting Punk with his signature move, the People’s Elbow.
The Rock made his return to social media on February 20, 2013. He had not been active on either Twitter or Facebook since early 2012. His return coincided with the launch of his new movie, “G.I. Joe: Retaliation.”
The Rock’s return to WWE TV
The Rock made his long-awaited return to WWE TV on the January 7, 2013 episode of RAW, joining forces with his former tag team partner, Mick Foley, to fend off an attack from The Shield.
The Rock’s return to WWE Network
The Rock’s return to WWE Network was announced on February 21, 2016. The announcement was made during a WWE Network live stream, which was hosted by WWE executive vice president Paul “Triple H” Levesque. The Rock appeared on the live stream, and he announced that he would be appearing on the WWE Network show “Too Hot for TV” on February 22, 2016.
The Rock’s return to WWE.com
On November 2, 2012, The Rock made a surprise appearance on WWE.com, in character, where he announced his participation in the “Once in a Lifetime” match at WrestleMania XXVIII against John Cena.
The Rock’s return to WWE app
The Rock’s return to WWE was highly anticipated by fans, as he is one of the most popular wrestlers in the world. He made his return at Wrestlemania 32, where he had a match with Brock Lesnar. He has since made sporadic appearances on WWE programming, but has not yet returned to wrestling full-time.
