The Rock Offered Final Match at WrestleMania 43 in Saudi Arabia

The Rock is not lacing up his boots for WrestleMania 42, but there’s already a massive offer on the table for WrestleMania 43 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia—and it could mark the final chapter of his in-ring career.

According to Andrew Baydala, The Rock is back in talks with WWE—but not for WrestleMania 42. The real target is WrestleMania 43, which will take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in 2027. WrestleMania 43 could be the final match of The Rock’s storied career, but he’s not sold on the idea just yet.

“Before these “rumors” get wild again- The Rock is NOT wrestling at this year’s #WrestleMania. The “big offer” under discussion is for next year’s Mania 43 in Saudi Arabia, and there appears to be hesitation about proceeding, given that The Rock knows it would most likely be his last match.”

This comes after his return earlier in 2025, where he played a major role in John Cena’s heel turn and WWE Championship win at Elimination Chamber. Speaking to The Pat McAfee Show in April, The Rock explained why he walked away from that storyline afterwards.

“We’ve established this thing with Cody’s soul. I don’t want to be involved in that. Let all the spotlight go to John and Cody. I called them after Elimination Chamber and said, ‘The Final Boss’ work is done.’”

Now, with WrestleMania heading to Riyadh next year, WWE is clearly trying to line up one last mega match featuring The Final Boss on an international stage. The big question: Will The Rock agree to wrestle in what could be his swan song—on Saudi soil?

With WrestleMania 43 already confirmed for Riyadh, the stakes couldn’t be higher for WWE or The Rock. One final electrifying match could draw global attention and redefine WrestleMania as a truly international spectacle.