On an already huge day where WWE said Raw would be moving to Netflix in 2025, more news came down the wire. Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has been appointed to the board of directors for TKO, the recently formed company resulting from the merger of WWE and UFC after WWE’s sale to Endeavor in 2023. Shortly following the announcement, The Rock teased a massive return at this year’s WrestleMania 40 premium live event.

These developments showcase The Rock’s increased commitment to WWE since transitioning to a successful acting career. He specifically said he’s looking to build what is already a massive juggernaut in the sports entertainment industry, and one way to do that is make himself available.

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In a statement, The Rock expressed humility and inspiration at joining the TKO Board of Directors, emphasizing the historical and familial significance of the position. Vince McMahon, WWE’s iconic figurehead, praised The Rock’s understanding of the intersection between sports, entertainment, media, and business, welcoming him to TKO’s board alongside WWE President Nick Khan, a childhood friend of The Rock.

The Rock Acquires The Rights To His Own Trademark Name

As part of this strategic collaboration, The Rock now possesses the rights to his iconic ring name, a noteworthy acquisition considering his continued use of the WWE moniker even during his acting endeavors. According to Variety, the deal includes an intellectual assignment agreement, indicating that The Rock will provide promotional and licensing services for his name back to WWE.

Amidst these developments, rumors have surfaced about The Rock’s potential return to the wrestling ring at WrestleMania 40, marking his first match in eight years. Speculation suggests a showdown against his cousin, Roman Reigns, with The Rock himself hinting at a possible confrontation during the Day 1 edition of Raw.

Speaking on ESPN’s First Take with Stephen A. Smith and Molly Qerim, The Rock noted:

“If myself and Roman Reigns were to main event WrestleMania, and I mean this very respectfully of all the Wrestlemania’s prior because I grew up in this business and I love it, we could possibly put on, with us as a main event and this incredible group of men and women who are these incredible performers… We could possibly put on the greatest and the biggest WrestleMania of all time.”

While the timing of The Rock’s return to in-ring action remains uncertain, his appointment to the TKO board underscores his deepening involvement in WWE. Whether the much-anticipated match against Roman Reigns happens at WrestleMania 40 or in the future, The Rock’s reemergence in the wrestling world adds an exciting chapter to his storied career.

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