The Rock could make a return to a WWE-related event in the coming months. The company has announced new talent selection trials to be held in Honolulu, Hawaii, on October 16 and 17 at the Blaisdell Arena, and has prominently featured Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson in the promotional material. WWE has not explicitly confirmed that Johnson will attend in person, but his presence in the announcement has sparked interest due to his close relationship with the state and recent speculation about his future within the company.
"Do you have what it takes? We are looking for our next Superstar in Hawaii," WWE wrote when presenting the trials. The graphic also features Roman Reigns and The Usos, other names closely linked to the company's Samoan heritage. The inclusion of The Rock could be used to attract applicants and reinforce the special nature of a call held in a territory that is part of Johnson's personal and family history.
The Rock grew up in Hawaii and maintains a deep connection to the area. His grandparents, Peter Maivia and Lia Maivia, were at the helm of a Polynesian professional wrestling promotion, so the family played a significant role in the development of the discipline in the archipelago. This relationship makes Johnson a particularly representative figure for trials seeking to discover the next generation of wrestlers from Hawaii and other Pacific regions.
Johnson has not appeared on television since Elimination Chamber 2025, an event in which he played a decisive role in John Cena's heel turn. Although The Rock was a key part of that story, he disappeared from programming while Cena continued to develop his new phase as a villain, including his rivalry with Cody Rhodes and the WWE Championship rematch at SummerSlam, where Rhodes regained the title.
The potential presence of The Rock in Hawaii does not confirm a return to action or change the doubts about his participation in WrestleMania 43. Dave Meltzer recently pointed out that Johnson's film commitments make a match at the event "highly unlikely", although a brief appearance would always be more feasible. For now, WWE has only confirmed the talent trials and has used The Rock's image to promote them, without clarifying if he will be present during the selection days.
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