Seth Rollins recently revealed his desire to compete in a singles match against Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, one of WWE’s most iconic figures. Rollins spoke about the possibility during a podcast appearance, referencing their previous encounter at WrestleMania 40, where they faced off in a tag team match.
The Rock last appeared on WWE television during the Elimination Chamber event in Toronto last year, where he played a key role in John Cena’s storyline turn. After that, The Rock largely stepped away from WWE programming as the storyline continued without him. This absence mirrors the pattern of rapper Travis Scott, who also withdrew from a WWE storyline after participating in a high-profile WrestleMania 41 main event.
Currently serving on the Board of Directors for TKO Group Holdings, the parent company of WWE, The Rock has not engaged in a full singles match since teaming with his cousin Roman Reigns in a tag match at WrestleMania 40. That event featured Seth Rollins and Cody Rhodes opposing them, marking one of The Rock’s recent in-ring performances.
Recounting WrestleMania 40 and Anticipation for Future Matches
On the Club Shay Shay podcast, Rollins shared his enthusiasm about wrestling The Rock again, expressing how much he enjoyed their WrestleMania 40 tag team bout. He said,
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“I had such a fun time wrestling DJ (Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson) at WrestleMania a couple of years ago in the tag match. A singles match would be a lot of fun with him, if he’d be willing to do it. But yeah, the tag match was a blast, and it was really cool to be out there in the main event of WrestleMania with The Rock. I mean, that’s beyond bucket list.”
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The Rock’s appearances at major WWE events are always highly anticipated, and recent reports from the Wrestling Observer Newsletter hint at a potential return at WrestleMania 43, scheduled for next year in Riyadh. The Saudi organizers are reportedly prepared to offer a significant fee to secure The Rock’s involvement.
In a recent interview with Arabic TV host Raffi Boghosian, The Rock acknowledged ongoing discussions about WrestleMania 43 but neither confirmed nor denied his participation. His growing Hollywood career remains a major focus; he has completed work on Jumanji 4 alongside Kevin Hart and is involved in an upcoming project with director Martin Scorsese and star Leonardo DiCaprio.
Additional Updates Within WWE’s Current Landscape
Amid these developments, other wrestlers have also made headlines with shifting roles and personal revelations. Cody Rhodes, who teamed with Seth Rollins at WrestleMania 40, has recently been portrayed as a villain in WWE storylines. Meanwhile, Stephanie Vaquer faces serious allegations from a former partner, highlighting some of the challenges off-screen performers encounter.
The WWE power couple, married since 2016, recently shared exciting news about expanding their family. On the women’s division front, a RAW competitor has publicly expressed a strong desire to challenge WWE Women’s Undisputed Champion Jade Cargill at WrestleMania.
John Cena, whose retirement was finalized in December 2025, has opened up about his feelings on stepping away from wrestling, describing the emotional weight carried over 25 years. Additionally, Cena revealed in an interview that he was originally slated to win his 17th World Title in a different match than the one that played out.
WWE RAW star Raquel Rodriguez also addressed the situation of her factionmate Liv Morgan, who recently experienced a public emotional breakdown on the program, expressing concern and support.
The Road Ahead for The Rock and WWE’s Future Matchups
The possibility of a singles contest between Seth Rollins and The Rock would mark a major event in WWE’s ongoing narrative, offering fresh excitement to fans eager to see the legendary performer return to the ring. Alongside Roman Reigns, whose family ties with The Rock add layers of intrigue, these storylines could shape WWE’s direction heading into WrestleMania 43 and beyond.
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