The Rock Shocks WWE

Wrestling fans are in for an electrifying moment as Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson officially announces his return to WWE with a special appearance on SmackDown this Friday.

The Hollywood megastar, known for his legendary wrestling career, will step back into the ring at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans. Taking to social media, Johnson hyped up his comeback, declaring himself as "The Final Boss" — a moniker that has sent WWE fans into a frenzy. His return was further confirmed by WWE's chief content officer, Triple H.

"When The Final Boss shows up at this time of year, the audience knows absolutely anything is possible. Everything could change in an instant," he stated in a press release.

While details of Johnson’s appearance remain under wraps, speculation is already running wild. With WrestleMania 41 approaching and the Elimination Chamber pay-per-view event set for March, many wonder if this signals a long-term storyline — possibly even a long-awaited showdown with Roman Reigns.

This WWE comeback also arrives amidst a packed schedule for Johnson, who is reportedly in talks to star in a Martin Scorsese film alongside Emily Blunt and Leonardo DiCaprio, playing a Hawaiian crime family boss.

First stepping into the WWE spotlight in 1996 as Rocky Maivia, Johnson struggled initially before evolving into "The Rock" in 1997 — cementing his place as one of the greatest wrestlers of all time. Over the years, he has collected eight WWE Championships, two Intercontinental titles, and five Tag Team Championship reigns. By 2004, Johnson pivoted to Hollywood, making sporadic WWE appearances while solidifying his status as a global superstar.

Now, with his return to SmackDown, fans are left with one burning question—what surprises does "The Final Boss" have in store?