It was pro wrestling that made Dwayne Johnson famous, and to pro wrestling Dwayne Johnson will return: The actor also known as the Rock will host WrestleMania XXVII after seven years away from the wrestling spotlight.
“The most electrifying man of all of entertainment is hosting the most electrifying event of all of entertainment!” (Hey, if you say so, Dwayne.)
The announcement came on USA’s “Monday Night Raw,” setting off a Twitter frenzy that included a message from WWE Hall of Fame announcer Jim Ross: “Dwayne Johnson’s classic ‘Rock’ promo 2nite on RAW was the best thing on RAW in recent memory. Young wrestlers hopefully paid attention.”
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