The Rock made his debut on the developmental brand’s special edition, WWE NXT New Year’s Evil. This week he also kicked off WWE RAW’s new era on Netflix with an exciting appearance at the Inuit Dome in Los Angeles, California.
During the show, Roman Reigns defeated Solo Sikoa in a tribal combat match, and The Rock appeared after the match. He confronted Reigns, honored him by presenting the Ula Fala, and shared a hug with the Original Tribal Chief.
Following the match, The Rock went live on Instagram, sharing a backstage moment with several stars. As he was about to leave the arena, he crossed paths with Rhea Ripley, Travis Scott, Drew McIntyre, and Cody Rhodes. As The Rock was about to leave the arena, he announced he would be making an appearance on the special edition of WWE NXT New Year’s Evil.
WWE NXT fans witnessed The Final Boss’s first appearance on the show, and they made it even more special by giving him a huge ovation. He addressed the fans, expressing how deeply moved he was by the warm reception he received. Amidst this moment, he also shared an emotional moment backstage with rising star Lexus King.
WWE NXT star Lexis King reveals he had an emotional exchange with The Rock
WWE NXT star Lexus King won the Heritage Cup on the show, defeating Charlie Dempsey in a brutal match. After the show, he took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to share his excitement about the night. King had a special moment with The Rock, who shared a story about his father, Brian Pillman.
Lexus King, the son of late WWE star Brian Pillman, has followed in his father’s footsteps. Brian Pillman became famous in the 1990s and was known for his high-flying wrestling style. However, after a serious car accident, he changed his style to a more grounded approach. Pillman’s WWE career was short, as he tragically passed away in October 1997 from an undetected heart disease.
