The Rock Will Be Replaced by 37-Year-Old WWE Star at Wrestlemania 39

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WWE legend The Rock's return to the WWE is still one of the biggest talking points among professional wrestling fans.

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WWE reportedly wants The Rock to confirm his Wrestlemania participation before the Royal Rumble PLE as Triple H and co are set to start the road to Wrestlemania.

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The company is reportedly planning to replace The Rock with Cody Rhodes if The Black Adam star is unable to make it to WrestleMania.

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The report also states that a WWE Championship match will take place at Mania and it'll be Seth Rollins vs either Drew McIntyre or Cody Rhodes which means Reigns will drop one of his belts soon.

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The Rock Will Be Replaced by 37-Year-Old WWE Star at Wrestlemania 39

WWE legend The Rock's return to the WWE is still one of the biggest talking points among professional wrestling fans.

WWE reportedly wants The Rock to confirm his Wrestlemania participation before the Royal Rumble PLE as Triple H and co are set to start the road to Wrestlemania.

The company is reportedly planning to replace The Rock with Cody Rhodes if The Black Adam star is unable to make it to WrestleMania.

The report also states that a WWE Championship match will take place at Mania and it'll be Seth Rollins vs either Drew McIntyre or Cody Rhodes which means Reigns will drop one of his belts soon.

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