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He may be focusing far more on his career as a Hollywood megastar than the form of entertainment that first made him a household name. However, there’s reportedly a chance that Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson will show up on WWE television for the first time in three-and-a-half years as SmackDown Live officially becomes Friday Night SmackDown on its October 4 premiere on FOX.
In an article confirming FOX and WWE’s new sponsorship deal with insurance company Progressive for Friday Night SmackDown, AdAge noted on Tuesday that several WWE legends will be appearing on the show’s premiere episode, with the likes of Mick Foley, Ric Flair, Hulk Hogan, Goldberg, and Jerry Lawler mentioned. What stood out, however, was the publication’s tease suggesting that The Rock might be among the many iconic wrestlers from WWE’s past to usher in a new era for the blue brand.