The Rock and Pat McAfee Return to WWE SmackDown for Big Segments

WWE Legend Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson made a surprise return on tonight’s episode of SmackDown on FOX. The show opened at the Ball Arena in Denver with Pat McAfee addressing the crowd. McAfee was interrupted by Austin Theory, leading to a war of words between the two. Theory insulted McAfee and the fans, proclaiming that SmackDown is The People’s Show. Just as tensions were escalating, The Rock’s music hit and the crowd erupted with excitement.

The Rock entered the ring and exchanged words with Theory. He handed the microphone to McAfee and removed his jacket. The Rock then delivered his iconic line, “Finally!” which ignited a “Rocky!” chant from the crowd. Theory attempted to mimic the line, but The Rock shut him down. The Rock emphasized the importance of the fans and their opinion, mentioning his connection with WWE Hall of Famer Stone Cold Steve Austin. He even led the crowd in a chant, showcasing the electric atmosphere.

As Theory continued to disrespect McAfee, the fans, and The Rock, the crowd grew more hostile towards him. The Rock engaged the audience in a chant, with one side calling Theory “an asshole” and the other side responding with “you are.” The Rock then demonstrated his dominance by delivering a Spinebuster to Theory and finishing him off with The People’s Elbow to the delight of the crowd.

In a backstage segment, The Rock and McAfee shared a lighthearted moment, joking about the crowd’s enthusiastic response. However, their conversation was interrupted by the arrival of John Cena, leading to a tense face-off between Cena and The Rock. Despite their history, the two legendary wrestlers showed mutual respect and embraced.

The Rock’s return to SmackDown was a highly anticipated moment, and it certainly lived up to expectations. The crowd’s reaction and the energy in the arena were electric, demonstrating the enduring popularity of The Rock in the world of professional wrestling.

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