WWE superstar Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has announced that he is coming back to WWE SmackDown this Friday, February 21, at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans.
WWE fans were completely shocked by this news because no one expected him to return after all the recent drama. To make things even more exciting, The Rock himself said he is bringing a big gift for the fans in New Orleans.
The Rock has shared more details about his plans for SmackDown this week. He said he is coming to take care of business and bring a special gift to New Orleans.
On Instagram, he wrote, “The Final Boss is coming to handle business, deliver a big beautiful gift to the city of New Orleans.“
🚨| The Rock just said he's returning to SmackDown tomorrow to give a gift to New Orleans and "fuck up" a certain someone's life.
— EliteRockerz 𝕏 (@EliteClubS0B) February 21, 2025
– WRESTLEMANIA 42 ANNOUNCEMENT
– ROCK vs. ROMAN SETUP FOR WM 41.
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It also looks like tomorrow’s SmackDown will reveal if The Rock will stay as a good guy or return to his “Final Boss” character. He added, “And f*** up a certain someone’s life with the Final Boss gospel. #smackdown.”
The Rock’s SmackDown return will set new viewership milestones
Fans have been excited about The Rock’s return since the Royal Rumble, but they were disappointed when he didn’t show up despite several hints from WWE. This has left many questions, and everyone is looking forward to getting answers.
Since the announcement, fans have been hoping that The Rock will do something that sets up his return at WrestleMania 41. If that happens, it could bring huge viewership numbers, just like NXT in January.
Smackdown hasnt even started and we already know the ratings are through the ceiling because of this news! pic.twitter.com/uTT7lNZ73y
— 🅲 (@ProTottenham) February 21, 2025
Even though he wasn’t part of the storyline, his appearance alone gave NXT record-breaking ratings. Now, USA Network is gearing up to smash those records with his SmackDown return.
