The Rock will appear on the upcoming episode of WWE SmackDown at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans. He announced his return on social media, declaring, “Bold and disruptive. Unpredictable and dangerous. The Final Boss returns, LIVE on #SmackDown tomorrow at 8ET/7CT on @USANetwork.”
WWE quickly reacted to the announcement, making it official and releasing a preview for the show. The preview featured a direct message from the Chief Content Officer. The Game stated, “Strap in, When The Final Boss shows up at this time of year, the audience knows absolutely anything is possible. Everything could change in an instant.”
With The Rock’s upcoming SmackDown appearance being tied to his “The Final Boss” persona, many believe that he is set to bring his villainous side back to WWE television. Amid this, fans have begun to speculate why The Rock is returning to WWE SmackDown, specifically in New Orleans.
Some fans have connected the dots, suggesting that The Final Boss’s appearance on the blue brand could be related to WWE’s rumored announcement of WrestleMania 42’s location. Reports have been circulating that the grandest stage of them all could take place in New Orleans in 2026.
Fans speculate The Rock could reveal WWE WrestleMania 42’s rumored location
A few days ago, reports surfaced claiming that WWE plans to host WrestleMania 42 in New Orleans, with the Superdome as the potential venue. The city has a history with WWE’s biggest show of the year, having hosted WrestleMania 30 and 34.
With the upcoming edition of WWE SmackDown set to take place at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans. Fans believe The Rock’s appearance could be tied to the reveal of WrestleMania 42’s location.
With The Rock returning to WWE, speculation is running wild. It will be interesting to see what unfolds on SmackDown. Will he announce WrestleMania 42’s location, or will he target Cody Rhodes? Only time will tell.
