The Rock Sends Shockwaves With WrestleMania 43 Tease as Saudi Talks Heat Up
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has once again set the wrestling world buzzing, and this time it’s all about his future on the grandest stage of them all. With WrestleMania 43 scheduled to take place in Saudi Arabia in 2027, fans are desperate to know whether the event could mark The Rock’s final WWE match. For now, the answer remains wide open.
During a recent appearance on Raffi Talks, Johnson was asked directly about competing at WrestleMania 43. Instead of confirming a retirement plan or shutting down the idea entirely, he chose to highlight the magnitude of the event and WWE’s expanding global footprint. His words didn’t close the door — they quietly cracked it open.
Positive Talks, No Final Call
The Rock acknowledged that discussions with Saudi officials have been “good,” a phrase that instantly fueled speculation. He didn’t frame WrestleMania 43 as a farewell, nor did he deny the possibility of stepping back into the ring. The tone felt deliberate: supportive, optimistic, but carefully noncommittal.
Johnson praised the vision behind WrestleMania’s international growth and emphasized how moments like these help WWE connect with fans across the world. While he made it clear he’s backing the event and the partnership behind it, he stopped short of promising his own in-ring involvement.
Why Fans Aren’t Letting This Go
The Rock’s last match at WrestleMania 40 — teaming with Roman Reigns against Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins — proved he still commands massive attention whenever he returns. Since then, his schedule has been split between Hollywood, business ventures, and selective WWE appearances, keeping his wrestling future unpredictable.
That uncertainty is exactly what keeps the rumors alive. With Saudi Arabia reportedly keen on featuring The Rock on such a landmark WrestleMania, fans are already imagining blockbuster scenarios — from a final clash with Roman Reigns to a symbolic passing-of-the-torch moment involving Cody Rhodes.
Nothing is official. No match is confirmed. But one thing is clear: The Rock isn’t done talking about WrestleMania 43, and as long as those talks remain “good,” the possibility of one more iconic moment refuses to fade.
