5 Incredible surprise appearances we're expecting for SmackDown Live's first show on FOX

#1 The Rock

The Rock will more than likely come home for such a historical night

When the WWE Universe thinks of SmackDown, the first name that comes to mind is The Rock. The Brahma Bull may be the highest-paid man in Hollywood right now, but before that, he was entertaining the millions (AND MILLIONS) of fans around the globe in the ring.

The Rock often times called SmackDown his home, and that's a fact that the WWE has played up many times since the show's inception in 1999. While the ten-time champion may have quietly retired from in-ring competition, that doesn't mean he can't roll into SmackDown Live, pick up a microphone, and blow the minds of the WWE Universe.

The Great One has returned to the brand several times over the past fifteen years, and each and every time he's left the crowds begging for more. That electrifying pop when those iconic words echo throughout the arena is something that can't be duplicated by many other stars.

If you're going to give the WWE Universe a show to remember and a show that they need to tune into, there isn't any other Superstar that has the ability to draw even the most jaded fan back to SmackDown Live than The Rock.

About the author

Greg is a pro wrestling writer at Sportskeeda. He has been an avid wrestling fan since he was able to do elbow drops off bunkbeds at the age of three. He's gone through the highs and lows of the Attitude Era, Ruthless Aggression, and PG eras and lived to tell the tale, with his favorite wrestler of all time being Diamond Dallas Page. His other favorite star is the late great Bray Wyatt.

Greg has contributed to sites like Bleacher Report before joining Sportskeeda in 2017 as a content writer and editor. If you've ever checked out the various wrestling shows through our live coverage, chances are you've read Greg's work. Apart from the world within the squared circle, he also keeps track of other sports such as American football, baseball, golf, boxing, and MMA.

His goal with his writing is to be able to mentally take readers right into the action through his words. Greg strives to ensure his readers get nothing but the best and most accurate information by always checking and using only the best and most reliable sources.

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