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Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson’s Wrestling Return Possibly Delayed as He Announces Sequel to Disney’s Jungle Cruise

Published 09/01/2021, 8:00 AM EDT

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Following the success of Disney’s Jungle Cruise movie starring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Emily Blunt, The Rock took to Instagram and announced that the sequel for the franchise has been fixed.

The movie crossed the $100 million markers at the domestic box office over the weekend. Hence, the studio is moving forward with a sequel to the film.

 

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With The Rock preoccupied with these filming projects; will the WWE Universe have to wait longer to witness Roman Reigns and The Rock colliding at WrestleMania 38?

The Rock vs Roman Reigns may not happen soon

Dave Meltzer recently spoke on his Wrestling Observer Radio, revealing that Lesnar being back with WWE means the wrestlers will feud till the next year’s WrestleMania.

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“[Lesnar] being brought back was a reaction to Punk,” Meltzer said, “That’s what it was because it was a last-minute call. I’m presuming today that [Lesnar vs. Reigns is for] next year’s WrestleMania. That’s what I’m presuming today because Dwayne Johnson is probably not – you know, that’s up to Dwayne Johnson, I mean next year’s WrestleMania. When he wants to wrestle and when his schedule is cleared, that’s when he’s gonna wrestle.”

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However, this year’s Survivor Series PPV will mark The Rock’s 30th anniversary with WWE; this event might open up few chances of Roman and Rock standing face to face.

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Earlier, it was rumored that the WWE was planning for a Reigns vs Rock storyline, which would eventually lead to a fight between them at WrestleMania 38. But for now, it does not seem possible.

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