The Rock’s WWE WrestleMania 41 Status in Limbo Amid Creative Uncertainty

Speculation over The Rock’s involvement in WrestleMania 41 continues to swirl, with conflicting reports leaving fans guessing.

Earlier this year, The Rock made a blockbuster WWE return, aligning with The Bloodline in a shocking heel turn and setting the stage for future dream matches. But whether he’ll step back into the ring for WrestleMania 41 remains unclear.

The seeds for a showdown between The Rock and Roman Reigns were planted for WrestleMania XL, only for plans to shift. Instead, The Rock teamed with Reigns to take down Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins during night one of the event. Since then, Rhodes and The Rock have fueled the hype with public teases of a potential match at WrestleMania 41.

While rumors persisted that WWE was planning Rock vs. Rhodes for next April, reports now suggest otherwise. Chris Featherstone recently revealed that WWE is moving forward with creative plans assuming The Rock won’t be at the event. However, as Featherstone noted, plans could still change if The Rock’s schedule clears.

The Rock himself hasn’t been silent on the matter. Responding to a fan’s comment on Instagram, he emphatically shot down reports of his absence, saying, “Don’t believe any of that bull****.” Sean Ross Sapp later backed Featherstone’s report, emphasizing that while WWE would love to have The Rock involved, the final decision lies with him.

With WrestleMania 41 just months away, the uncertainty surrounding The Rock’s status is generating plenty of buzz among fans. Whether he steps into the ring against Rhodes or sits this one out, The Rock remains one of WWE’s most talked-about stars.