The Rock’s WWE Status Sparks Speculation As New Merch Drops Ahead Of WrestleMania

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With WrestleMania 41 just hours away, buzz continues to build around a possible surprise appearance by Dwayne โ€œThe Rockโ€ Johnson, despite no official confirmation from WWE.

The Rock was last seen at the Elimination Chamber PLE, aligning with heel-turned John Cena during an attack on Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes. He subsequently left to film a new movie, casting doubt on whether he would be present for WrestleMania weekend.

However, the flames of speculation have been reignited thanks to WWEโ€™s strategic release of brand-new Rock merchandise, which dropped in the final hours leading into the event. While this doesnโ€™t confirm his involvement, fans and insiders alike have taken it as a potential signal.

WWE has historically timed major merch releases to coincide with surprise returns or major storyline momentsโ€”leading many to believe that The Rock may be slated for a key role at some point during this weekendโ€™s show.

WrestleVotes had previously reported that internal speculation within WWE suggested a potential appearance from The Rock was โ€œon the table.โ€

Whether The Rock shows up ringsideโ€”perhaps in Cenaโ€™s corner against Rhodesโ€”or delivers one of his iconic surprise returns, WrestleMania 41 may indeed get electrified.