The Rock & WrestleMania 41 Plans
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We are officially on the Road to WrestleMania. As the days go by, we’re inching closer to celebrating the biggest spectacle that WWE—and the entire wrestling world—has to offer. Plans are being set in motion, but as always in WWE, things can change at any moment.
This year, more than ever, uncertainty looms over the WrestleMania card, especially after The Rock’s shocking return on SmackDown. His presence has sent waves of speculation through the industry, potentially reshaping the current plans for the grandest stage of them all.
Declining Netflix Viewership
One of the biggest talking points heading into WrestleMania season is the declining viewership trend of Monday Night Raw on Netflix. Thanks to data provided by Wrestlenomics, we can see that global viewership for Raw on the streaming platform has steadily decreased since its premiere. This dip has likely raised concerns within WWE and its parent company, TKO Group Holdings. With that in mind, it appears WWE is strategically using The Rock to bolster interest and engagement.
Global Viewership Through 7 Days for the First Four Episodes of Raw on Netflix:
- Jan. 6 premiere: 5.9M (#4 Globally, #5 U.S.)
- Jan. 13: 3.7M (#4 Globally, #4 U.S.)
- Jan. 20: 3.0M (#7 Globally, #4 U.S.)
- Jan. 27: 2.9M (#9 Globally, #5 U.S.)
- Feb. 3: 3.1M (#7 Globally, #3 U.S.)
- Feb. 10: 2.8M (#8 Globally, #5 U.S.)
The sharp decline from the initial 5.9 million viewers to 2.8 million in just over a month highlights a significant concern for WWE as they navigate their new streaming era. WWE has always thrived on creating must-see moments. Bringing back a megastar like The Rock could be an effort to rejuvenate interest, especially ahead of their biggest event of the year.
The Rock’s Role in WrestleMania
On The Rock’s latest SmackDown appearance, he seemed to tease a potential program with Cody Rhodes. However, in a subsequent media scrum, he was vague about his involvement, cryptically stating that, “not everything needs a payoff.” This has left fans and analysts alike questioning WWE’s direction.
The uncertainty surrounding The Rock’s WrestleMania role has major ramifications for the event’s booking. With a stacked roster featuring Roman Reigns, CM Punk, John Cena, and the 2024 Royal Rumble winner, Jey Uso, WWE must carefully navigate its creative decisions. If The Rock becomes a central figure in WrestleMania’s main event picture, it could dramatically alter the championship landscape.
What’s Next?
With WrestleMania rapidly approaching, WWE finds itself at a crossroads. The Rock’s involvement could either elevate the event to new heights or disrupt carefully laid plans for other top superstars. Will WWE stick to its original plan for Cody Rhodes? Or will The Rock’s presence shake things up entirely?
One thing is for sure… The Road to WrestleMania is never a straight path, and this year, it may be rockier than ever.
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