WWE pushing for The Rock to wrestle at May Saudi Arabia PLE

[Chris]

In the new edition of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Dave Meltzer reports that, while nothing is set in stone, the belief right now is that WrestleMania won't be the only time The Rock wrestles in 2024. There's a push to get The Rock to work at least one of WWE's Saudi Arabia shows this year.

Meltzer writes that WWE's next Saudi show is scheduled for Saturday, May 25. There are a lot of variables and factors in play, but WWE would obviously like it if The Rock worked that event:

The next Saudi Arabia PPV is 5/25, which will be the day before AEW’s Double or Nothing show. When there was an attempt by some to get Rock to move to a later date with Reigns and keep Cody Rhodes in the spot (while Nick Khan and Ari Emanuel had made the deal, there were people who felt that since the spot was promised to Rhodes last year and they’d been building it, have it be Rhodes at Mania and Reigns-Rock in Saudi with the idea of garnering more money, this would have been that date. When asking if Rock will be working that show, we’re told there are a lot of variables in play and a variety of factors but obviously the company would like it if he would. But while nothing is set in stone, the belief as of right now is that Mania won’t be his only match in 2024 and there is definitely a push to get him to work at least one Saudi Arabia event this year.

 

[writtenin1981]

I think his involvement will be a direct reflection of how strong his ties to Hollywood remain going forward. If he thinks he still has a strong standing with his position as an entertainer, I'd be willing to wager he wouldn't want to rock any boats by involving himself with an event that creates such controversy.

If he agrees to do so, it might be an indicator that his involvement in wrestling is going to deepen going forward. It should make for interesting discussion in the post-Wrestlemania season at any rate!

 

[Dale]

Trying to think what the match would even be, maybe some kind of Bloodline vs Cody & friends tag match?

 

[Deadd2009]

It's either Rock/Reigns or Rock/Cody. I have a feeling Rock will work Summerslam too against the one he doesnt wrestle at this show, if he wrestles at all.

 

[Death By Looch]

No.

This is the opportunity. Finally give us that Rock/Orton singles Match we never got.

 

[Cwalker]

I seriously doubt they do Rock/Roman in Saudi. That just screams WM41 to me.

Rock could work Seth one on one if Seth doesn’t take time off after dropping the WHC.

Or it’ll be a Bloodline Tag Match to limit his involvement and potential risk for injury

 

[Canadian Dragon]

Rock Vs Undertaker lets go

 

[Cwalker]

Rock Vs Undertaker lets go

Rock/Goldberg

The rematch nobody asked for

 

[Cwalker]

If Brock wasn’t person non-grada, Rock could get his win back.

 

[writtenin1981]

No.

This is the opportunity. Finally give us that Rock/Orton singles Match we never got.

I like the way you're thinkin'!

 

[Butters]

as a fan the rock/roman match makes more sense at mania but they'd probably get more money from saudi to have it at their show.

 

[Kross Rhodes]

I like this arrangement. Cody has wrestlemania and the rock can have his big Saudi match.

 

[Deezy]

Rock gettting pushed to do.......naw fam.

Zero buys.

 

[Storm Trooper]

This is saying that WWE would like it if The Rock did SaudiMania. Well no fucking shit WWE would like Rock to do every show cause he's The Fucking Rock.


I could see him do a SaudiMania. Hell he can be Cody's first challenger, futher set up Rock/Roman for Mania 41.

 

[Dale]

An update on The Rock’s schedule.

The Great One will be competing at WWE WrestleMania 40 and is rumored to be wrestling again later in the year. However, PW Insider has some news on The Rock’s next film project, including dates that the former world champion will be unable to step into the squared circle.

As noted a few months ago, The Rock will be starring in the A24 film The Smashing Machine, a story about MMA legend Mark Kerr, who will be portrayed by The Rock. According to Insider, casting is underway, with the project slated to start filming between May 1st and August 1st. That means that Rocky will most likely not be able to do anything physical in WWE during that time.

WWE SummerSlam is currently slated for August 3rd in Cleveland, Ohio. Whether Rocky will be able to work that event remains to be seen. His aforementioned rumored matchup is against Roman Reigns.​