Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson Shakes the Wrestling World with His Comeback

In a moment that sent shockwaves through the WWE Universe, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson made a triumphant return to WWE SmackDown on September 15, marking his first appearance since 2019. The atmosphere was electric, and the anticipation reached its peak when Pat McAfee, who was already in the ring exchanging words with Austin Theory, set the stage for The Rock’s entrance. Notably, earlier that day, Rock had graced McAfee’s show, hinting at the evening’s surprise.

The People’s Champion didn’t waste any time sharing his exhilaration with his fans. He took to Twitter, posting a backstage video capturing the moment his iconic music hit. The tweet read: “Cool look from backstage when my music hits – I’m hyped, focused and locked in, but this stuff makes me smile every damn time I walk thru that curtain;) You can feel the MANA here. It’s real. This crowd eruption is one of the loudest reactions I’ve ever experienced.” The video quickly went viral, amassing a staggering 103 million views across various social media platforms.

The night’s highlight was undoubtedly the finale of the segment. Fans were treated to a nostalgic moment as Rock teamed up with McAfee to deliver a thunderous People’s Elbow, leaving Austin Theory flat on the mat.

Cool look from backstage when my music hits – I’m hyped, focused and locked in, but this stuff makes me smile every damn time I walk thru that curtain;)

You can feel the MANA here.
It’s real.

This crowd eruption is one of the loudest reactions I’ve ever experienced in my… pic.twitter.com/VjYk5xaWzF

— Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) September 22, 2023