This week was a blast for Dwayne Johnson and an absolute treat for WWE fans. The WWE kicked off the year with a bang since The Rock entered the ring unannounced during WWE Raw: Day 1. The moment The Rock’s theme echoed through the arena, pure joy exploded in the crowd. On Instagram, The Rock shared ring announcer Samantha Irvin’s epic reaction, capturing her leaping up and screaming, “Oh, my God.” Needless to say, everybody felt that surge of excitement too!
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The IF YA SMELLL Rock Music Will Forever Be Iconic!
The moment Dwayne Johnson‘s electrifying entrance music, IF YA SMELLL, echoed through the arena, it was like a powder keg had ignited. Samantha Irvin, just like everyone else, rocketed out of her seat in sheer surprise and delight.
As The Rock’s legendary anthem started playing, the ring announcer just like the rest of the fans around the world couldn’t contain her excitement. So naturally, her infectious reaction that was promptly shared by WWE on X became a viral sensation, catching the eye of none other than The Rock himself.
Appreciating the enthusiasm and excitement she showed, he reshared her reaction to his Instagram feed and captioned it,
“Awesome reaction from @samanthairvinwwe, who’s doing an amazing job on the mic for @wwe!🎤🔥 She’s a bad a–!”
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The Rock also expressed his gratitude for the genuine enthusiasm and joy people showered upon him during the event. Additionally, he shared in another Instagram post saying,
“It all hits differently. The theme, the crowd, the connection, the reaction, the electricity, the chills-the mana. Helluva way to bring in 2024. Grateful, blessed & inspired to forever be, the People’s Champ. @wwe We’re just getting started ⛰️,”
It truly is nostalgia for many to hear the iconic Rock song in the ring once again. People are absolutely stoked!
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What Brings The Rock Back to the WWE?
Although The Rock made a return to WWE SmackDown in 2023 to confront Austin Theory, this recent appearance is much more iconic. After clearing the ring of Mahal, The Rock hinted at a future showdown with Roman Reigns. This sparked considerable speculation among fans.
Despite the initial plan for WrestleMania 39 falling through, the highly anticipated Rock vs. Reigns match could actually finally happen at WrestleMania 40, following The Rock’s return on Day 1.
While not back full-time, his sporadic appearances aim to advance the narrative leading to his eventual clash with Reigns, sparking unparalleled excitement among the die-hard WWE fans.
