Video: The Rock Drops Roman Reigns Tease in Return at ...
After days of speculation, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson made a surprise return at WWE Raw Day 1 in San Diego, and he was quick to tease a match with Roman Reigns.
bleacherreport.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.