The Rock vs Stone Cold IV in Saudi Arabia? WWE Reportedly Planning Iconic WrestleMania 43 Showdown!
WWE could be cooking up one of the most legendary WrestleMania moments of all time—and this time, it might happen under the bright lights of Saudi Arabia!
Rumors are swirling that Stone Cold Steve Austin and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson could lace up their boots for WrestleMania 43, setting the stage for what fans are already calling The Final Chapter.
Stone Cold Steve Austin Considering One More Match?
According to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, the Texas Rattlesnake is seriously being discussed for the event. At 61, Austin reportedly wants to ensure he’s physically ready before committing, but Saudi officials are said to be pushing hard for his return.
This wouldn’t be Austin’s first flirtation with a comeback. WWE previously tried to book him for WrestleMania 40, but he turned down the offer due to personal reasons—not money, as some fans speculated. Austin himself admitted:
“It was close. They certainly reached out to me. My wife and I had some things going on and I didn’t need to go to Philly at that time.”
Austin’s last true match came at WrestleMania 38 in a brutal street fight with Kevin Owens, and fans still talk about it like it was yesterday. Could WrestleMania 43 mark his true swan song?
The Rock’s Massive WrestleMania 43 Talks Heating Up
As if Austin’s potential return wasn’t big enough, reports say The Rock is also in advanced negotiations for WrestleMania 43.
Dave Meltzer reports that talks between WWE and Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority (led by Turki Alalshikh) are progressing fast. Sources claim The Rock’s payoff would shatter records, potentially making it the biggest payday in pro wrestling history.
If finalized, The Rock would headline WrestleMania 43—possibly against his greatest rival: Stone Cold Steve Austin.
WWE Legends Ready for One Last Ride?
WrestleMania 43, set to be part of the 2027 Riyadh Season, is shaping up to be unlike anything we’ve seen before. Alongside Austin and The Rock, there’s talk of other legends—like The Undertaker and Shawn Michaels—making appearances.
But make no mistake: the idea of The Rock and Stone Cold meeting one final time is the headline-grabber. Their trilogy of WrestleMania matches is already the stuff of legend. A fourth showdown, decades later, would send shockwaves through the wrestling world.
🔥 Fans are asking: Could WrestleMania 43 really give us The Rock vs. Stone Cold IV? Or will it be the biggest “what if” in WWE history?
👉 What do YOU think? Would you want to see these icons collide one more time? Drop your thoughts in the comments!
