The Rock Likely Ending WWE Career Amid Weight Loss, Ex-Stars Say

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson has taken a significant hiatus from WWE, accompanied by notable weight loss as he shifts focus to his acting career, particularly for his role in the upcoming film The Smashing Machine. Wrestling veterans Stevie Richards and Dutch Mantell have expressed hope that Johnson's weight loss is not health-related and suggested that he should consider retiring from wrestling after a successful WWE career. Vince Russo and Jonathan Coachman have indicated that The Rock's wrestling career is likely over, citing his dedication to acting and possible backstage issues within WWE that may have influenced his distancing from the product. Meanwhile, AJ Styles, another veteran WWE star, has sparked retirement speculation after posting a cryptic social media image, though he plans to retire by age 50 and recently signed a one-year WWE contract extension while working on opening a wrestling school. Styles remains active in WWE storylines but has hinted that SummerSlam 2025 might be his last event. These developments signal a potential generational shift within WWE as longtime stars contemplate retirement or career changes.