Will The Rock be on WWE SmackDown tonight? What we know following his return at Bad Blood

The Rock made an electrifying return to WWE at Bad Blood 2024 last week, leaving fans shocked. His comeback has caused a seismic shift within The Bloodline Saga, the tremors of which would be felt on SmackDown. Amid the wave of excitement and anticipation, the burning question on everyone's mind is whether The Final Boss would show up on the blue brand tonight.

The upcoming edition of SmackDown will be an explosive show as it will see the fallout of Bad Blood 2024. However, The Rock will not be present on the show tonight despite his earth-shattering return this past Saturday. Neither WWE nor the official website of the arena where SmackDown will take place has advertised The Brahma Bull for tonight's episode of the blue brand.

Besides, the 52-year-old star seems to have given away his potential direction going forward. Following his thunderous return to WWE, The Rock posted a clip of his Bad Blood 2024 appearance on social media, accompanied by a thoughtful caption. The caption concluded with "See ya down the road," implying that The Great One will remain away from WWE for now.

Hence, his appearance on the upcoming edition of SmackDown seems unlikely. Amid his absence, Roman Reigns is expected to address the ongoing situation around The Bloodline tonight. The former Undisputed WWE Universal Champion will likely move the wagons of the storyline on SmackDown going forward.

It will be interesting to see when the WWE Universe will once again get a glimpse of The Final Boss. Regardless of his absence, The Rock's involvement in the ongoing storyline would be paramount whenever he returns.

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When will The Rock return to WWE next?

WWE Bad Blood 2024 Premium Live Event witnessed the dawn of a new chapter within The Bloodline Saga. From The Rock sending an ultimatum to Jimmy Uso's reunion with Roman Reigns, several events unfolded on the show. Things are about to take a whole new turn ahead of Survivor Series: WarGames 2024.

However, it could also be the place where The Final Boss shows up once again. There have been rumors that WWE is sowing the seeds for the reunion of The Usos and the resurgence of the original Bloodline. This could ultimately lead to a Men's WarGames Match between Solo Sikoa and Roman Reigns' faction.

Amid the ongoing Bloodline storyline, The Rock could show up at Survivor Series: WarGames this year and play a major role in catapulting the narrative to new heights. This could eventually sow the seeds of his new storyline in WWE, leading to Royal Rumble 2025 and WrestleMania 41.

It will be interesting to see how The Bloodline storyline shapes up in the coming months and whether fans will get a glimpse of The Great One on television sooner.