{"id":381921,"date":"2024-04-04T22:12:54","date_gmt":"2024-04-04T22:12:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=381921"},"modified":"2024-04-04T23:02:50","modified_gmt":"2024-04-04T23:02:50","slug":"always-sucks-the-rock-lifts-lid-on-wrestling-return","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=381921","title":{"rendered":"'Always sucks': The Rock lifts lid on wrestling return"},"content":{"rendered":"

PHILADELPHIA:<\/strong> For the first time since 2013, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson<\/a> is back in WWE<\/a> and at the very top of the card once again.<\/p>\n

The multi-time world champion and Hollywood megastar has taken the pro wrestling world by storm heading into WrestleMania 40, returning in February and immediately inserting himself into the company's main event scene.<\/p>\n

The Rock will team up with his cousin Roman Reigns at the WWE's annual extravaganza\ufeff in a huge clash with modern-day stars Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins.<\/p>\n

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In an interview with ESPN, he explained how preparing for his first proper match in over a decade \ufeffwas "like riding a bike" as he looks to further cement his legacy.<\/p>\n

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"Suplexes, a launch off the top rope, a catch, like bodies hitting bodies … it's things like that that you have to do and have to prepare for," he said.<\/p>\n

"You're getting bruised up, you're hitting the ropes. It comes back fairly quick. … It's like riding a bike. Fortunately for me, very lucky in that I became somewhat of a ring general where I see the circumference of the ring and where I need to be usually timing wise.<\/p>\n

"Just putting in the work, training, the diet begins, which always sucks. And taking the falls and just getting my ass kicked every day. So, we'll see how it goes."<\/p>\n

The Rock has leaned into a more villainous or 'heel' side of \ufeffhis personality since feuding with Rhodes and Rollins, throwing it back to his early-2000s days which saw him become a bonafide household name in wrestling and more broadly.<\/p>\n

Since the return of "The Brahma Bull"\ufeff earlier this year and continued rise of Rhodes and Reigns, WWE have been selling out buildings across the United States, as well as a huge event in Australia at Optus Stadium that saw over 50,000 fans flock to Perth.<\/p>\n

This weekend, it all comes to a head over two massive nights in Philadelphia.<\/p>\n

In conjunction with WWE 2K24, here's everything you need to know about WrestleMania 40 this weekend.<\/em><\/p>\n

What time is WrestleMania 40 in Australia?\ufeff<\/h2>\n

Both nights of WrestleMania 40 will kick off \ufeffat 9am AEST on Sunday, April 7 and Monday, April 8 for Australian viewers.<\/p>\n

The show will go for approximately 4 hours each night. \ufeff<\/p>\n

WWE 2K24 celebrates 40 Years of WrestleMania, allowing players to experience the stories of WWE's most iconic superstars and legends.<\/em><\/p>\n

Where is WrestleMania 40?\ufeff<\/h2>\n

This year's WrestleMania event will be held at Lincoln Financial Field in Phildelphia.<\/p>\n

The stadium is home to the NFL's Philadelphia Eagles \ufeffand can hold up to 70,000 fans.<\/p>\n

How to watch WrestleMania 40 in Australia<\/h2>\n

WrestleMania 40 will be available to Foxtel, Kayo or Binge subscribers. \ufeff<\/p>\n

Who is main eventing WrestleMania 40?\ufeff<\/h2>\n

This year's two-night event in Philadelphia will see two blockbuster main event bouts.<\/p>\n

On night one of WrestleMania, The Rock will team up with his cousin Roman Reigns to take on Seth Rollins and Cody Rhodes in a tag team match.<\/p>\n

On night two, Reigns will defend his WWE title against Rhodes in the main event. \ufeff<\/p>\n

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"The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes headlines WWE 2K24 as the cover star.<\/em><\/p>\n

\ufeffWrestleMania 40 full card and lineup<\/h2>\n

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