The Rock Returns on WWE Raw, Finally Calls Out Roman Reigns
The Rock officially calls out Roman Reigns on WWE Raw.
comicbook.comHere’s the latest on whether Roman Reigns and The Rock are related, based on recent reporting up to May 2026.
Direct relation
- Roman Reigns (Leati Joseph Anoa'i) and The Rock (Dwayne Johnson) are relatives in the sense of family lineage within the Anoaʻi/Johnson family. The Rock is commonly described as Roman Reigns’ cousin in WWE coverage, due to their shared Samoan heritage and extended family ties within the wrestling world [cite ][cite ]. This familial connection is frequently referenced in wrestling reporting and fan discussions.
Recent developments and context
- The Rock and Roman Reigns have been the subject of long-running, high-profile discussions about a potential WrestleMania main event match. While there have been multiple teased or rumored showdowns over the years, scheduling, film commitments, and business logistics have repeatedly postponed a definitive match. Multiple outlets have noted that The Rock’s availability and any eventual storyline would hinge on both parties’ calendars and creative plans [cite ][cite ][cite ].
- In early 2024, several reports and recaps highlighted that a Rock vs. Reigns confrontation had been teased on WWE programming and that there was significant fan and industry interest in a match at WrestleMania. Some pieces indicated that plans were in flux, with the potential to pivot to other programs depending on circumstances. This theme of a teased but not finalized matchup has recurred in coverage since then [cite ][cite ][cite ][cite ].
Bottom line
- They are related as extended family (cousins within the broader Samoan wrestling lineage) [cite ]. Whether they will face each other in a WrestleMania main event or another major WWE moment has not been definitively confirmed and depends on future scheduling and creative decisions [cite ][cite ].
If you’d like, I can pull the latest specific news items from the past few weeks and summarize any official confirmations or statements from WWE, The Rock, or Roman Reigns, with sources.