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Just like many former wrestlers, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is heartbroken over the loss of Benjamin Satterley. Satterley, who competed under the name Neville in the WWE, died this Sunday in the city of Des Plaines, Illinois.

Wrestling News / Athlon Sports / September 29

'Hurts My Heart': Dwayne Johnson Reacts to PAC's Death, Pens Emotional Tribute

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has paid tribute to Benjamin Satterley following the sudden death of the former WWE and AEW star at 40. Johnson shared an emotional video for Satterley’s family, reflecting on the wrestler’s talent, his connections throughout the industry, and the pain of losing someone from the wrestling community so young.

FSU Football Calls On Promising WR To Break The Rock After Career Performance

The Florida State Seminoles are back to .500 after a 34-7 win over Central Arkansas in Doak Campbell Stadium. Florida State's offense was productive when it was on the field.

NFL News / HITC / September 25

Tee Higgins claims NFL fined him for celebration imitating WWE star The Rock

Tee Higgins and Ja’Marr Chase have both been fined by the NFL for a celebration they performed during the Cincinnati Bengals’ win over the Houston Texans, with Chase revealing the gesture was inspired by WWE legend The Rock.

Wrestling News / HITC / September 18

What WWE sources are currently saying about The Rock being involved at WrestleMania 43

The Rock has not featured at WrestleMania since 2024, despite previously seeming to tease that he was going to do something with John Cena last year. Dwayne Johnson hasn’t been a regular in a WWE ring for many years now, and apart from a six-second match against Erick Rowan in 2016, he has had just one fight in the last decade.

Wrestling News / Stadium Rant / September 17

WWE WrestleMania 43 Plans Are Taking Shape, And The Rock Is Not In Them

WWE creative is reportedly moving forward on WrestleMania 43 without The Rock. The company is not expecting Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson to be available for a major storyline.

Wrestling News / The Takedown on SI / September 17

Major Update on The Rock's Status for WrestleMania 43

Will The Rock make his long-awaited return to WWE next year in time to take part in WrestleMania 43? We haven't seen The Rock on WWE programming since the Elimination Chamber premium live event back in March 2025.

Wrestling News / Athlon Sports / September 16

The Rock's Daughter Ava Raine Reveals Why She Left WWE: 'Didn't Feel I Could Grow'

Simone Johnson, better known to WWE fans as Ava, has opened up about the decision to leave WWE earlier this year. The daughter of Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson said the choice was difficult, but she had reached a point where she no longer felt she was in a position to grow within the company.

Wrestling News / Athlon Sports / September 16

Cody Rhodes Reveals He Originally Wanted to Give His Soul to The Rock's Daughter

Cody Rhodes has revealed that he had a very different idea for the WWE storyline that saw The Rock demand his soul in early 2025. Instead of giving it to “The Final Boss,” Rhodes considered handing it over to Simone Johnson, who was working as NXT General Manager under the ring name Ava at the time.

Wrestling News / The Sportster / September 16

Why It Looks Less Likely Than Ever That The Rock Will Compete At WrestleMania 43

The Rock has been involved with WWE again in recent years and even wrestled his first match in almost a decade at WrestleMania 40. Despite some fans hoping The People's Champ might wrestle a few more matches after that outing went so well, it hasn't happened.

Wrestling News / EssentiallySports / September 13

Fired IHRA President Makes Serious Accusations as Iconic NASCAR Track Put on Sale For $10M

The International Hot Rod Association is in a state of confusion and turmoil, and several have fallen victim because of it. From officials and executives

Pickleball News / The Dink / September 4

The 4 Pickleball Player Types: Which One Are You?

Not every pickleball player thinks or competes the same way. Learn the 4 pickleball player types and how knowing yours can sharpen your game and improve your partnerships.

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Wrestling News / Pounding the Rock / September 1

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It’s a big day for Pounding The Rock. Today, the SB Nation app is live, and it’s the best way to follow the Spurs. You can download it by searching SB Nation for iOS or Android.

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson Blasts Social Media Algorithms For Amplifying Outrage

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has shared his thoughts on one of the biggest problems he sees with social media: the way algorithms can make outrage and noise impossible to escape.

Wrestling News / Athlon Sports / August 29

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson Accidentally Confirms His WWE Return

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has seemingly confirmed that another WrestleMania appearance is in his future. “The Great One” did not reveal when he plans to return or suggest that he will wrestle, but his latest comments make it clear he expects to make the WrestleMania entrance again.

Wrestling News / Athlon Sports / August 27

Will Ospreay Takes a Shot at Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson's WWE Career

AEW star Will Ospreay had a message for Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson ahead of his biggest night at Wembley Stadium. “The Aerial Assassin” appeared on “ITV’s Good Morning Britain” on Thursday alongside comedian Jack Whitehall to promote AEW All In.

Wrestling News / HITC / August 26

‘Very unlikely’ – The Rock having a match at WrestleMania 43 cast into doubt by journalist

It has been a couple of years since we have seen The Rock compete inside a WWE ring. Dwayne Johnson made an appearance at WrestleMania in 2024, where he teamed with Roman Reigns to take on Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins.

Wrestling News / EssentiallySports / August 21

'Already in Process'- NASCAR’s Promotion Partner Confirms Rockingham Speedway’s Future Amid IHRA Fallout

“The Rock” was finally rocking again, until IHRA’s financial mess pulled the plug. NASCAR brought racing back over Easter weekend in 2025; the crowd responded, and Rockingham proved it could still matter.

Wrestling News / The Takedown on SI / August 15

The Rock Parts Ways With 'Project Rock' Partner Under Armour

The Rock is parting ways with a major corporate sponsor. Since 2017, The Rock and Under Armour have been business partners and collaboratively released the Project Rock line of products.

Wrestling News / BoxingNews.com / August 13

The Rock Releases Country Track

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson has added another string to his bow, releasing "Your Dad" — an emotional country-influenced track dedicated to his three daughters.

Fact Check: Is John Cena Starring as Johnny Bravo in a Live-Action Adaptation of the Cartoon?

A live-action Johnny Bravo movie starring John Cena sounds almost too perfect to be a coincidence, and the internet has wasted no time turning that dream casting into a full-blown frenzy.

Wrestling News / The Spun / August 4

Brock Lesnar Officially Announces His Retirement At 49 Tuesday

For over two decades Brock Lesnar has been one of the biggest draws and dominant athletes in both pro wrestling and mixed martial arts. But at 49 years of age and coming off an epic clash at SummerSlam, Lesnar is hanging up the gloves.

The Rock News / BodyBuildingBros / May 4

Inside Dwayne Johnson’s 45,000-lb Portable Gym: Equipment and Travel Logistics

Have you ever wondered how Dwayne Johnson maintains his fitness when he is traveling? Today, we get the answer. For an actor with a busy filming schedule, keeping up his training routine can become a huge problem, but not if you are Dwayne Johnson.

Entertainment News / Nerdist / April 14

'Jumanji' sequel reveals its new title

CinemaCon 2026 is delivering a ton of film news in Las Vegas. This annual trade show is the place to be for major movie studios as they tease their upcoming films and drop major announcements about what’s coming in the future.

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Wrestling News / Total Apex Sports / December 31

The Rock Rolls On: IHRA Secures Future of Historic Rockingham

There is a specific texture to the asphalt at Rockingham that you don’t find anywhere else. For decades, drivers knew that a trip to “The Rock” meant a battle against a surface that chewed up tires and a track that demanded respect.