The Rock is the most recognizable WWE superstar in the world since he is the most famous Hollywood actor at the moment. He has appeared on every WrestleMania since he returned in 2011 but what will be his role at WrestleMania 33?
According to Cageside Seats, Vince McMahon has told his creative staff that The Rock is going to be at the Camping World Stadium on April 2 for WrestleMania 33. However, he also reportedly announced that "The People's Champ" is not going to be wrestling in the event.
When The Rock returned in 2011 for WrestleMania 27, he served as the host but he also got physical when he helped The Miz defeat John Cena in the main event. He then faced Cena in the next two WrestleMania in 2012 and 2013.
For WrestleMania XXX, The Rock opened the show with Stone Cold Steve Austin and Hulk Hogan in one of the most memorable segments in WWE's history. In 2015, "The Brahma Bull" made another surprise appearance to confront Triple H and Stephanie McMahon.
The Rock was told to leave WrestleMania 32 but he made another moment when he invited Ronda Rousey in the ring. The Rock and Ronda got physical with both Triple H and Stephanie, and there were even rumors of a mixed tag team down the line that never materialized.
Finally, The Rock also appeared last year with a flamethrower that was really unnecessary. He was confronted by The Wyatt Family and wrestled Erick Rowan in a six-second squash match. Cena also came out to make the save and beat up The Wyatt Family.
Another possible role for The Rock this year is to become the headliner for the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2017 since WrestleMania 33 is in his hometown of Florida, per 24Wrestling. However, the WWE have already announced via ESPN that Kurt Angle is the first legend to be inducted in this year's class.
It seems like The Rock will only appear in a non-wrestling capacity. The best way to use him is in the opening segment wherein hypes his hometown crowd.
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