A lot of fans and WWE itself wanted to see Dwayne Johnson make his return to the squared circle this year at WrestleMania. But that looks less likely with each passing day. The Rock’s uncertain status forced WWE to make strict changes to the annual event. Although most probably all the changes were saved under ‘Plan B’, the reported ‘Plan A’ will surely hurt the fans to their core.

Being a top Hollywood and having an overloaded schedule means DJ was always going to be a doubt for WrestleMania this year. Moreover, the recent reboot of XFL and Johnson’s involvement in the league means the chances of an in-ring return are slim.

Dwayne Johnson’s schedule forces WWE’s hand

Recent reports from ‘Fightful Select’, are telling us that there indeed was a plan for Johnson to wrestle Roman Reigns. What was once started off as a rumor grew concrete as time passed by. As all fans are now aware that Johnson was supposed to appear in the 2023 edition of WrestleMania, they are also acquainted with the fact that Johnson called off his match a few months prior. Fans were fuming when they got to know about the cancelation. However, WWE didn’t let their fans be upset for long.

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“A lot has changed since November. Rundowns as of that period had two title matches happening, one night one and another on night two. Cody was listed as an option for both of them, with “TBA/Cody Rhodes vs. Roman” being set as a Universal Title match, and Rollins vs. Rhodes/Drew for the WWE title,” reported Fightful Select. It appears that WWE always plans for such a scenario in advance and the same was the case here.

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Eventually, a second plan was executed. This plan required the fan-favorite Cody Rhodes to go up against Roman Reigns for the Undisputed WWE Universal Title. Even after various attempts from his opponents, Reigns has successfully retained the titles time and again.

However, Rhodes has emerged as a real threat to Reigns after winning the 2023 Royal Rumble and could finally complete his dream of being the WWE Champion.

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While many fans wanted The Rock to face off against his cousin, the new matchup is no less of an entertainment. Especially with the amazing buildup that WWE has worked upon.