Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has been named a Board Member of WWE Parent TKO Group.
Dwayne ''The Rock'' Johnson appointed to UFC, WWE's TKO Group board of directors
The Rock appears on ESPN First Take on Tuesday morning, talks potential WrestleMania main event.
The wrestling legend on the Board of Directors for TKO Group.
And he’s still talking about returning to the squared circle on “The Grandest Stage of Them All.”
During an appearance on ESPN First Take this week, the pro wrestling legend and Hollywood big-shot spoke about the possibility of returning to the ring for an epic showdown against WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns at WrestleMania.
Stephen A. teased the arrival of the wrestling icon during a typically exuberant cold open.
He told viewers, "We got a show in the house. A big-time surprise guest is coming on First Take."
The 56-year-old sportscaster rocked a dapper purple suit with a matching tie.
“I’m a long gamer,” he said. “I like to build. Something like this, what this is. If, myself and Roman Reigns, were to main event WrestleMania, and I mean this very respectfully of all the WrestleManias prior because I grew up in this business and I love it. We could possibly put on, with us as the main event and this incredible group of men and women, we could possibly put on the greatest and biggest WrestleMania of all time.”
He continued, “There’s a chance [it happens]. I love this business. I love pro wrestling. I love WWE. I also have this deep passion to grow it and build it. If we’re going to do something like this, I want the world to watch.”
Additionally, "The Rock" has solidified his business portfolio with full trademark rights and a seat of the board of directors of the TKO Group.
Actor and former WWE star Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson was appointed Tuesday as a board member for the company that oversees the combined businesses of the WWE and UFC.