The Rock was heavily involved in the build up to WrestleMania 40, entering the main event picture after the WWE Royal Rumble, and causing a shift in directions.
The Rock pinned Cody Rhodes in a tag team match at night one of WrestleMania 40, and Rhodes went on to win the Undisputed WWE Championship from Roman Reigns at night two of WrestleMania 40.
The Rock teamed with Roman Reigns at night one of WrestleMania 40 and worked alongside "The Wiseman" Paul Heyman in the lead up to the event.
“There is a leadership by example to be set by someone who’s on the board of directors, much like Dwayne’s responsibilities as just a star of a movie are far different than when he’s one of the executive producers of the movie as well. So he’s not just a talent, he’s a member of the board of directors. And so, there is a process by which creative has to flow seamlessly here, and he has to be part of that seamless flow. There’s a balancing act, and I think he and everyone involved in potential Rock creative are finding that balance," Paul Heyman told Joseph Staszewski of the New York Post when discussing The Rock's creative plans.
The Rock has made multiple appearances on WWE TV since WrestleMania 40, but it is unknown when he will return.
