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#1. WWE's big plans for The Rock, Roman Reigns match, expected appearances, and more

The WWE Rumor Roundup concludes with a comprehensive update on the Most Electrifying Man in Sports Entertainment. It's easy to deduce that WWE's endgame for Roman Reigns' current run is the eventual money match against The Rock.

Adrian Zarian revealed on the Mat Men Pro Wrestling podcast that The Rock is reportedly set to appear at Survivor Series 2021. It was added that while the USA Network wants Dwayne Johnson to appear on Monday Night RAW, The Great One will also show up on SmackDown.

Zarian noted that fans should expect The Rock to 'go everywhere' as the former WWE Champion will be a focal point of the company's product.

"I can tell you, USA Network tentatively wants him on that Monday. By the way, he's gonna go everywhere. This isn't like a RAW storyline. He's going to be on everything," said Andrew Zarian.

Here is our conversation on @Matmenpodcast regarding the Rock returning at Survivor Serieshttps://t.co/2V96hlf66L

— Andrew Zarian (@AndrewZarian) July 22, 2021

While WWE's exact plans for The Rock's Survivor Series appearance have not been revealed, the long-term goal is to set up the Roman Reigns match.

Zarian stated that Rock vs. Reigns is currently 'soft on paper' for the main event of WrestleMania 38, which will take place on April 3rd, 2022, at the AT&T Stadium in Dallas, Texas.

"By the way, Rock vs Roman, that is what is soft on paper for the main event in Dallas. I mean, Dallas, 100,000 people, you need the freaking Rock," said Andrew Zarian.

There's a lot planned for The Rock in WWE. He's set to make his return to the company at Survivor Series in Brooklyn and will then make appearances on both RAW and SmackDown as he likely builds to Roman Reigns. [@AndrewZarian]As perhaps the top Rock mark, I'm a happy man.

— Alex McCarthy (@AlexM_talkSPORT) July 23, 2021

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