Based on his last few appearances, it also seems like The Rock wants to feud as a face in the match. Showing up to call out Drew McIntyre, who has bullied just about everyone on the main roster over the past year, would put him in that role and also give Drew a match he feels he's worthy of handling.

The Rock and WWE announced on social media that he would be making an appearance on SmackDown. In the post shared to social media, he said: 'Bold and

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Check out the four things The Rock subtly told us on WWE SmackDown this Friday night. The Rock didn’t mince any words when he talked to Cody Rhodes about his position in WWE. He made it clear that the leader of TKO Group made it clear that The Final Boss controlled the wrestling promotion.

The Rock says he and Triple H are close, and they talk often. The Rock and Triple H previously worked together as fellow WWE stars. Now, they work together behind the scenes, as The Rock is on the TKO Board of Directors while Triple H is WWE’s Chief Content Officer.

The Rock confirmed his return to WWE SmackDown in New Orleans, hyping something bold and unpredictable. Triple H hinted at big shifts and a Major storyline, as The Rock teased coming back in his "Final Boss" persona.