The Rock has officially commented on the growing rumors about his potential involvement in WrestleMania 43and while he didnt confirm anything, he made it clear things are moving in a positive direction.
Speaking to Raffi Talks on January 20, 2026, The Rock responded to reports that Saudi Arabia is pushing hard to bring both him and Stone Cold Steve Austin to WrestleMania 43 in 2027.
The Final Boss didnt confirm if hell be stepping into the ring, but when asked about the status of his ongoing conversations with WWE and Saudi officials, he kept it optimistic:
This follows Andrew Baydalas recent report that Rocks camp has been hesitant to commit, especially given that the Saudi match would likely be his final in-ring appearance, which might conflict with his long-term goals in Hollywood.
While nothing is locked in yet, The Rocks tone suggests negotiations are going smoothly and fans waiting for that one last electrifying moment may still get it on the Grandest Stage of Them All in 2027.
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