WWE hints at return of The Rock for SmackDown 1000

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The WWE has hinted at Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson returning for the 1,000th episode of the SmackDown.

The sports-entertainment company said on Twitter that he might return for ‘The People’s Champion’ for the landmark episode.

FINALLY…it’s almost here! #SD1000 @TheRock pic.twitter.com/IEprsLKKFB

— WWE (@WWE) October 6, 2018

‘SmackDown’ is a catchphrase used by The Rock in his promos.

The company has also mentioned the return of Brock Lesnar.

Things will get CRAZY in 9 DAYS at #SD1000! pic.twitter.com/DCDv3cAU0f

— WWE (@WWE) October 7, 2018

Rey Mysterio is the only confirmed superstar to make his comeback.

BREAKING: @reymysterio will return at #SD1000. https://t.co/jubBZfcX7d

— WWE (@WWE) October 7, 2018

SmackDown 1000 will be held on October 16 in Washington DC.

The show launched the careers of pop-culture icons such as ‘The Rock’, John Cena, The Undertaker, Triple H and ‘Stone Cold’ Steve Austin.

It is the second-longest running weekly episodic cable television show in US prime time history, only behind Monday Night Raw.

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