As many fans know, The Rock left WWE for an extended period to focus on his movie career. He's since starred and co-starred in many box office blockbusters, including the "Fast & Furious" and "Jumanji" franchises. His newest film seems to feature a more serious role, as it grapples with the topic of an amateur wrestler and MMA fighter.

The reception The Rock recently received for his new film brought him to tears this week, and is creating serious

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson debuted a dramatically leaner look at Venice after shedding 27kg for his role as MMA legend Mark Kerr, sparking fan buzz and health debates, while die-hard WWE faithful worry it could put a damper on his long-teased wrestling comeback.

While wrestling fans have been holding out hope for a return to the ring for Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, his latest movie role has him looking "significantly smaller," casting doubt on the possibility of previously teased matches. The Hollywood star appears to be fully focused on his acting career, leaving professional wrestling on the back burner.

There is bad news for The Rock's WWE fans, according to a veteran. The Brahma Bull last made an appearance for the promotion at Elimination Chamber this year.

The Rock's last WWE match to date came at night one of WrestleMania 40, where he teamed with Roman Reigns to defeat Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins. While the bout was largely well-received, the tag team stipulation helped ensure that the veteran grappler wasn't forced to do too much in the ring in terms of physicality.

John Cena betrayed fans at WWE Elimination Chamber by siding with The Rock and Travis Scott, a heel turn ranking among the most shocking in pro wrestling. The reception afterwards was mixed, partially due to his allies' absence. Paul Heyman confirms the original plans fell through.

With the Cenation Leader back as a babyface and the Final Boss nowhere to be seen, WWE appeared to have quietly ended their storyline without having a proper payoff. Meanwhile, an X user recently asked Kevin Owens to sell his soul to The Rock and become a World Champion upon his return next year.

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