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Doubts over The Rock's WrestleMania 43 match arise amid filming schedule

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 1:30 PM

Last updated Aug 26, 2026

Doubts over The Rock's WrestleMania 43 match arise amid filming schedule

Summary

Reports indicate doubts regarding Dwayne Johnson's participation in WrestleMania 43, scheduled to take place in Saudi Arabia. Wrestling journalist Dave Meltzer stated that Johnson's filming commitments for 'Fast Forever,' starting in December 2026, could hinder preparations for a match. Although a lucrative offer may exist for an appearance, sources highlight that training time is a significant barrier. Johnson last competed at WrestleMania in 2024 alongside Roman Reigns against Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins.

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Status Watch

•WrestleMania 43 is set to be held outside the USA.
•Dwayne Johnson's last WWE match was in 2024.
•Filming for 'Fast Forever' begins in December 2026.
•Johnson's training schedule may conflict with his filming commitments.
•Dave Meltzer expressed doubts about Johnson's match participation.

Latest Updates

1:30 PMYahoo Sports — ‘Very unlikely’ – The Rock having a match at WrestleMania 43 cast into doubt by journalist

What they're saying

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It has been a couple of years since we have seen The Rock compete inside a WWE ring. Dwayne Johnson made an appearance at WrestleMania in 2024, where he teamed with Roman Reigns to take on Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins.
— Yahoo Sports

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