On April 7th, The Rock had his first wrestling performance in 8 years when he teamed up with his cousin Roman Reigns to face off against the pair of Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins at WrestleMania 40.
Despite being away from the ring for a long time, The Rock still impressed by flawlessly executing difficult techniques. Additionally, at the age of 51, The Rock’s physique received much praise. Even his muscles were deemed more impressive than Reigns’, despite the wrestler being only 38 years old. Ultimately, The Rock and Reigns secured a convincing victory.
The image of The Rock returning to the wrestling ring moved many fans. He is a legend, contributing to the widespread recognition of wrestling.
“The Rock looks like a real rock,” one fan commented.
“After 8 years, he still hasn’t missed a beat in the ring.”
“The Rock looks fantastic. He’s truly elite,” another account stated.
The Rock rose to fame through wrestling. In his career, he has won the world championship 10 times, the Tag Team championship 5 times, and emerged victorious at the Royal Rumble in 2000. According to The Sun, The Rock is the highest-paid wrestler in history, earning a total of $800 million.
For over a decade, The Rock has focused on his acting career, becoming one of the highest-paid actors in Hollywood. The Rock has often hinted at a return to the ring, but it wasn’t until April 7th that this desire became a reality. After the recent successful match, it’s not out of the question for The Rock to continue wrestling in the future.
Wrestling involves athletes performing according to a predetermined script. Nevertheless, the sport still attracts a large audience due to its challenging maneuvers and highly entertaining storylines.