Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson is no stranger to WWE comebacks. His January return made fans giggle in his hilarious promo appearance.

Recently, the People's Champ made another comeback to the ring, but this time, fans and analysts wonder what its impact to the long-term title storylines.

Rock's Return and the Championship Problem

The Rock's WWE Return Could Disrupt Championship Narratives, Says Analysts The Rock's WWE Return Could Disrupt Championship Narratives, Says Analysts
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According to Rolling Out, analysts contend that The Rock's random visits tend to disrupt more than to add excitement. Contrary to his previous WWE appearances, where he enriched narratives, his contemporary visits even break existing narratives at times. The analogy has been drawn as far as to similar anarchic interventions in pop culture: noble but ultimately hurtful.

The worry is not his in-ring skills. The Rock is still in great condition and can give away big matches. The problem is timing. Placing him into title pictures without forethought for the long-term can undermine the momentum of regulars who book WWE week to week.

Respect Meets Frustration

To many in the WWE Universe, The Rock remains an iconic favorite. However, interest in his current role is waning. Social media discussions reflect conflicted opinions; some value his star power, while others believe his Hollywood status should remain disconnected from wrestling's changing narratives.

For fans, seeing genuine storytelling is more important than witnessing another celebrity segment. They desire championship trajectories that punish staleness, not last-second revisions to fit a part-time great.

When The Rock Put Cody Rhodes' Career in Danger

You probably remembered WrestleMania XL when The Rock made another return. This was the time when Cody Rhodes was the babyface of WWE during his feud with Roman Reigns. Rhodes could have pulled this off successfully with an easy win, but then The Rock used the "celebrity" card to disrupt the match.

WWE eventually incorporated The Rock into the narrative by embracing his Anoa'i family connection to Reigns, incorporating a multi-generational element. Though creative tweaks mollified the backlash, most fans remained concerned that Rhodes' painstakingly constructed story was being upstaged.

The Rock's short collaboration with rapper Travis Scott in spring 2024 generated rumors regarding WWE plans for WrestleMania 41. The prospect of merging mainstream music and pro wrestling generated buzz but failed when Scott's participation fizzled out, and Johnson himself did not attend the event.

The celebrity involvement is no longer working in today's WWE trend. The company wants to generate headlines but disrupt storylines. This isn't effective anymore because they are disconnecting the hype and the delivery that fans expect to see in star-studded wrestling matches.

According to Wrestling World, The Rock recently showed his pride in being a Samoan. He danced Taualuga, the sacred dance of Samoans. He also showed his Polynesian tattoo while interacting with the locals. Fans wonder if this will fit in the script: Johnson teaming up once again with other Samoan wrestlers like the Uso brothers.

What WWE Needs to Do Next

The Rock's star drawing power is undeniable, but WWE has a key challenge: how do they utilize him without dominating its regular talent? His movie shooting schedule means he can't give long-term commitments, so every appearance needs to be fashioned with precision.

If WWE integrates Johnson organically, without hijacking major title chases, his involvement could strengthen storylines rather than fracture them. But if history repeats and he disrupts championship pursuits like Rhodes' or others to come, fan frustration will only deepen.