The Rock might not have officially confirmed his in-ring return, but WWE is reportedly going all-in to make it happenand the numbers on the table are unlike anything pro wrestling has seen before.
According to Dave Meltzer in the Wrestling Observer Newsletter on January 23, 2026, WWE and Saudi officials are preparing to offer The Rock the largest payday ever for a professional wrestling appearancespecifically for his involvement in WrestleMania 43, which is scheduled to take place in Saudi Arabia in 2027.
While exact figures werent disclosed, Meltzer made it clear that this deal would surpass anything previously paid to any performer in wrestling history. The goal? To secure The Final Boss for what is widely expected to be his final match.
This massive financial update follows The Rocks own comments just days earlier. In an interview with Raffi Talks on January 20, The Rock was asked about his status for WrestleMania 43 and kept things vaguebut promising. When pressed on his negotiations with WWE and Saudi Arabia, he added:
Despite his optimism, reports from industry insider Andrew Baydala indicate some hesitation on The Rocks end. Concerns have surfaced that a major WrestleMania returnespecially if its seen as his last matchcould interfere with his Hollywood ambitions.
That said, with WWE reportedly willing to break records to lock him in, those reservations may soon be outweighed by opportunity. If The Rock signs the deal, WrestleMania 43 in Saudi Arabia could become one of the most financially historic events in wrestling historyand potentially the setting for his final match.
Would you want to see The Rock headline WrestleMania 43 in Saudi Arabiaor should his final match happen elsewhere? Sound off in the comments below and let us know where youd book The Final Boss.
