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WWE reportedly plans celebration for The Rock’s 30th anniversary
WWE is reportedly planning a celebration for The Rock as the 30th anniversary of his wrestling debut approaches.
Dwayne Johnson made his WWE debut as Rocky Maivia on November 17, 1996, at Survivor Series in Madison Square Garden.
He was introduced as a third-generation wrestler, then reinvented his character and became one of WWE’s most recognizable stars.
Reported plans include a commemorative belt, merchandise and social media campaigns highlighting his career.
The milestone marks three decades since his start in WWE, before he went on to become a Hollywood actor and join TKO’s board.
WWE is expected to recognize the anniversary in November 2026, though details of the plans have not been announced.
WWE is reportedly planning a celebration for The Rock’s 30th anniversary in the company.
The plans reportedly include a commemorative championship belt, special merchandise and social media campaigns.
The anniversary marks 30 years since his WWE debut as Rocky Maivia at Survivor Series on November 17, 1996.
The Rock, whose real name is Dwayne Johnson, became one of professional wrestling’s biggest names and a Hollywood actor.
- Who
- WWE is reportedly planning to mark The Rock’s anniversary.
- What
- The reported plans include a commemorative championship belt, special merchandise and social media campaigns.
- When
- The anniversary falls in November 2026, 30 years after his WWE debut on November 17, 1996.
- Where
- His debut took place at Madison Square Garden in New York.
- Why
- To recognize the 30th anniversary of his WWE debut.
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The Rock made his WWE debut as Rocky Maivia at Survivor Series in Madison Square Garden.
The Rock last appeared on WWE programming, according to Wrestlezone.
Wrestlezone reported that WWE was planning anniversary initiatives.
Wrestling Observer reported that plans were reportedly in place to celebrate the anniversary.
- Debut date
- November 17, 1996
- Debut name
- Rocky Maivia
- Debut venue
- Madison Square Garden
- Reported celebration
- Commemorative championship belt, special merchandise and social media campaigns
- Anniversary year
- 2026
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WWE is planning to celebrate 30 years of The Rock this month, @WrestleVotes Radio on @FightfulSelect has learned. Plans include a commemorative championship belt, special merchandise releases, and social media campaigns honoring the anniversary of his 1996 Survivor Series