Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson’s influence extends beyond the WrestleMania 40 ring; it reportedly permeates the 2024 WWE Hall of Fame inductions.
The announcement of Johnson joining the TKO Board of Directors on January twenty third marked his leadership role in WWE’s parent company, accompanied by acquiring control over the rights to make use of The Rock name, formerly under WWE’s jurisdiction.
Returning to television, The Rock is about to feature prominently at WrestleMania 40, partnering with Roman Reigns against Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins.
Nonetheless, his involvement transcends this marquee match, delving into the choice process for the 2024 WWE Hall of Fame class, in accordance with a report from Fightful Select.
While sources imply that Johnson’s impact is likely to be evident within the initial inductions, confirmation stays elusive. The category already includes Paul Heyman, Bull Nakano, and The US Express (Mike Rotunda and Barry Windham), announced on March eighth.
Notably, Fightful reveals that The Rock suggested his grandmother, Lia Maivia, as a possible inductee. Although her induction in 2024 stays uncertain, it highlights Johnson’s personal touch in shaping the Hall of Fame lineup.
In a recent interview with Entertainment Tonight, Dwayne Johnson make clear his return to WWE, attributing it to his deep-rooted love for skilled wrestling.
His passion for the game, instilled since birth, resonates in his decision to re-enter the wrestling world.
“I like it. I really like what I do, I really like this world of wrestling, I really like pro wrestling, I used to be born into pro wrestling, I’ll all the time be a professional wrestler at heart and in attitude too.”
Adding to the intrigue, The Rock, in one other recent interview, disclosed a surprising alternative for the hardest wrestler he ever faced during his WWE profession.
As WrestleMania 40 approaches, the multifaceted influence of Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson continues to shape each on-screen spectacles and behind-the-scenes decisions inside the WWE landscape.