Based on his last few appearances, it also seems like The Rock wants to feud as a face in the match. Showing up to call out Drew McIntyre, who has bullied just about everyone on the main roster over the past year, would put him in that role and also give Drew a match he feels he's worthy of handling.

The Rock says he and Triple H are close, and they talk often. The Rock and Triple H previously worked together as fellow WWE stars. Now, they work together behind the scenes, as The Rock is on the TKO Board of Directors while Triple H is WWE’s Chief Content Officer.

The Rock and WWE announced on social media that he would be making an appearance on SmackDown. In the post shared to social media, he said: 'Bold and

Dwayne Johnson, aka The Rock, made headlines and sent WWE fans into a frenzy when he announced his return to SmackDown. The February 21 episode will mark his first appearance on the blue brand in 2025.