WrestleMania 40 is just a few hours away, and Dwayne Johnson is ready to take a swing. The Rock is set to make his return to the ring with a splash, and it is sure to be memorable for the wrestler and fans of the WWE alike.
Johnson has been preparing for the ring for a long time now. He is one of the fittest actors in Hollywood, but he has taken it a notch higher for the wrestling spectacle. There is no doubt that he is dedicated to everything he does, including working out at the gym. However, his leg day workout might just instill fear in the hearts of his followers.
Dwayne Johnson has been preparing for his return to the ring at WrestleMania 40
Dwayne Johnson, also known as The Rock, is a 10-time wrestling world champion. However, he has been away from the wrestling ring for quite some time now, focusing on his acting career instead. Barring his surprise stint at WrestleMania 32 in 2016, he has not played a proper match in almost a decade. And now, he is set to team up with Roman Reigns and face off against Seth Rollins and Cody Rhodes.
Johnson made his return to the ring earlier this year, and his decision to join up with Reigns was received very well. He is also living up to his role in the Bloodline saga, as the Final Boss. It is one of his best roles to date, and it is not unlike what is seen in most of his films. The only difference here is that the villainous faction overwhelms the ‘good guys’.
The Rock might just dial it up a little more this weekend, to ensure his return to the ring is talked about. He shared his incredible workout routine on social media, and he is looking the best he has in a long time.
The Great One has been training extensively for the past 12 weeks, and his routine is intense. It is not surprising, since his opponents are among the best wrestlers in the world at present. From various leg press exercises to squats to dumbbell walking lunges, Johnson made them all look easy.
Johnson may no longer be a regular on the WWE circuit, but his popularity and power have not waned. Moreover, the onus to live up to the role is on him, and he is doing everything he can to put on a great show.
Dwayne Johnson has a bold message for his opponents
Johnson is known as one of the most thoughtful and considerate individuals in Hollywood. Even within the wrestling fraternity, he is considered the sweetest. Now, he is putting his acting chops to good use in the arena.
His return to the WWE earlier this year became a talking point because he beat Rhodes bloody in the rain. That is the energy he is going to bring when they clash again on the first night. Johnson took to Instagram to sound a warning to his opponents, stating that everyone wants his attention until they get it.
The Final Boss has been training since February, splitting his time between Los Angeles and Hawaii. Even the WWE helped him out by providing him with wrestlers he would practice with since this year is a special one for him.
“Why this year? It felt like the timing of this was going to work out good. And it felt like the timing was going to work out in our favor,” he said.
The anticipation around his return is at an all-time high. WrestleMania 40 kicks off on April 6 at the Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
