The Rock to delay his WWE return due to latest injury? Exploring the possibility

The Rock is currently on a hiatus from WWE due to his busy schedule of fulfilling Hollywood commitments. The People's Champion is focused on his upcoming movie titled The Smashing Machine, based on American former wrestler and mixed martial artist Mark Kerr. However, unfortunate news about his elbow injury, shared by The Brahma Bull himself, suggests a delay in his return to the Stamford-based promotion.

Originally, The Rock was set to film from May to August 2024. Based on the description, it appears that The Great One has suffered from elbow bursitis, which typically requires three to six weeks for recovery. Consequently, filming of The People's Champion's scheduled activities will be postponed until he completely heals from his elbow injury.

Additionally, The Final Boss himself has also confirmed that there was no extensive tissue damage and he suffered a ruptured bursa sac that will eventually heal.

This delay may impact The Great One's return to World Wrestling Entertainment, as his original schedule will need adjustments due to the injury type. Now, this adjustment could be either three weeks or six weeks depending upon the recovery time taken to heal from the injury.

The Brahma Bull's most recent appearance in WWE was on the fallout episode of RAW after WrestleMania XL, where he confronted Cody Rhodes and hinted at an impending showdown.

We at Sportskeeda Wrestling wish The Rock a speedy recovery from his injury.

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The Rock could be engaged in a massive showdown upon his WWE return

If we talk about The Rock's potential opponents following his WWE return, his most recent television appearance on RAW indicates a possible clash against Cody Rhodes in a massive showdown. As of now, The American Nightmare is set to defend his Undisputed WWE Championship against AJ Styles in an "I Quit" match at the Clash at the Castle 2024 Premium Live Event. If Cody manages to retain the title until the Hollywood star comes back, fans could witness a thrilling title bout between The Rock and Rhodes soon.

Moreover, the ongoing Bloodline Saga and the anticipated return of Roman Reigns to the Stamford-based promotion could present another feud for The People's Champion upon his return. Solo Sikoa has already created a new version of The Bloodline, which many people believe is orchestrated by The Final Boss himself, acting as the mastermind behind this move.

If The Tribal Chief returns as a babyface and gets involved in another Bloodline Civil War, fans could also see The Great One entering this feud by standing against Reigns and supporting Solo Sikoa.

It remains to be seen what will happen when The Most Electrifying Man in Sports Entertainment makes a grand return to WWE.