Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson the iconic People's Champion made a triumphant return to WWE television alongside the charismatic Pat McAfee
WWE SmackDown’s return to Denver, Colorado, on Friday night brought forth a moment that will be etched in the memories of wrestling fans for years to come. Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson the iconic People’s Champion made a triumphant return to WWE television alongside the charismatic Pat McAfee to run down Austin Theory in an electric segment that sent shockwaves through the “SmackDown” Hotel.
The anticipation for The Rock’s return had been building for quite some time. The last time fans witnessed the electrifying presence of The Great One on WWE television was back in 2019. His return was a highly anticipated moment and the Denver crowd was in for a treat.
Pat McAfee who had made appearances on his own show “The Pat McAfee Show” and was set to co-host “College GameDay” from the same location made a special journey to the Ball Arena to greet the WWE Universe. Little did anyone know that this would set the stage for one of the most unforgettable segments in recent memory.
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McAfee began with a lively promo informing the audience that he was simply out there “enjoying the local laws.” However, his speech was interrupted by none other than Austin Theory a former adversary of McAfee’s. Theory’s presence added fuel to the fire setting the stage for an unexpected twist.
The Rock, who had earlier appeared on “The Pat McAfee Show” during the day, made a jaw-dropping entrance to the Ball Arena. The Denver crowd erupted with a deafening ovation as The People’s Champion graced them with his larger-than-life persona. The Rock basked in the adoration of the fans soaking in the atmosphere that only he could generate.
In his trademark style, The Rock announced, “The Rock has finally come back to Denver!” The crowd’s energy surged as they hung onto every word uttered by the wrestling legend. The Rock’s magnetism and charisma were on full display as he commanded the audience’s attention.
The moment took an exhilarating turn when The Rock led the crowd in running down Austin Theory. The chants of “holy s***” and some less-than-family-friendly remarks filled the arena, but the electrifying atmosphere was undeniable. The Rock had the Denver crowd eating out of the palm of his hand.
Theory attempted to ambush The Rock but his efforts were thwarted and he found himself taken down to the canvas. The People’s Champion then delivered his signature move the People’s Elbow to Theory electrifying the crowd even further. The Denver audience witnessed a spectacle that will be etched in WWE history.
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