The Rock challenges Roman Reigns in WWE Raw 2024

2 January 2024 

There was speculation about "a former WWE Champion" returning to WWE on an episode of "Raw" in 2024.

"The Modern Day Maharaja" also punished the United States.

Rock hammered Mahal with his trademark right hand.

Rock dropped Mahal with a Spinebuster and The People's Elbow.

The Rock also thanked San Diego, telling the crowd he loved them and saying he was hungry.

This was shown to the crowd while their music was playing, with a disappointed look on everyone's faces followed by a collective full body sigh.

After this, The Rock's music reached thunderous pop.