WWE rumors suggest The Rock could make a surprise entry at WrestleMania 42 to help Randy Orton

As WrestleMania 42 is around the corner and WWE is continuing to build momentum towards The Show of Shows, speculations are surrounding that The Rock will feature on WrestleMania this year. The speculation arose when Randy Orton’s mysterious phone calls intensified, with fans believing that The Rock could be the person behind the calls.

However, recent backstage reports suggest otherwise. WWE sources have strongly denied that The Rock is Randy Orton’s mystery caller, despite widespread fan speculation and online theories linking the two stars.

The mystery storyline has been ongoing since Orton’s heel turn against Cody Rhodes, where he was seen having cryptic phone conversations with an unknown individual, influencing his actions. As this mystery man is set to make an appearance on this week’s SmackDown, several fans believe that the mystery man could be none other than The Rock.

The Rock is rumored to surprise WrestleMania 42 appearance to help Randy Orton

Speculations surrounding The Rock's possible WWE return have intensified ahead of WrestleMania 41, especially amid the ongoing storyline involving Randy Orton and his mysterious phone calls. However, recent reports suggest that this is just fans speculating heavily; there is no confirmation yet regarding The Rock’s involvement in the storyline.

Insiders in WWE suggested that the Rock’s involvement has been strongly denied, although speculation continues if such a major surprise were being planned. The Rock was last seen appearing at the Elimination Chamber against The American Nightmare, Cody Rhodes, where John Cena turned heel and attacked Rhodes with the help of Travis Scott, which became a huge controversy later.


Previously, The Rock was expected to make an appearance at Wrestlemania 41 and help John Cena win the title. However, he skipped the biggest show of the year. Thus, this is why fans are expecting The Rock to make an appearance at Wrestlemania 42.

As WWE is currently building toward a major Undisputed WWE Championship match between Randy Orton and Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania 42, the mystery caller storyline is expected to play a key role in the upcoming event.

Meanwhile, the Wrestling Observer Radio has also reported that The Rock isn't the mystery man. However, the plans could change as fans are speculating his return. But for now, The Rock is not appearing on WrestleMania 42.

It is to be noted that WrestleMania 42 is scheduled to take place on April 18 and 19, 2026, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, and will be a two-night event featuring stars from WWE’s Raw and SmackDown brands.

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