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Dwayne Johnson Skips Survivor Series, Roman Reigns Returns

9/30/2025

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Dwayne Johnson Absent

Dwayne Johnson will not return to WWE at Survivor Series on November 29.
He promotes The Smashing Machine, releasing Friday, and works on a Scorsese/DiCaprio project.
Roman Reigns will appear at Survivor Series after Street Fighter filming, renewing his feud with Seth Rollins.
Brock Lesnar is off television, with a 2026 return planned for Royal Rumble and WrestleMania 42.

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Dwayne Johnson Struggles

The Smashing Machine, directed by Benny Safdie, centers on mixed martial artist Mark Kerr.
Dwayne Johnson delivers a darker, flawed performance, revealing a new dimension of his acting.
The film adopts a gritty, documentary-style approach, highlighting competition, addiction, and personal struggle.
Johnson's character battles opioid addiction after a controversial loss, straining his relationship with Dawn, played by Emily Blunt.

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Dwayne Johnson Absent

Dwayne Johnson will not return to WWE at Survivor Series on November 29.
He promotes The Smashing Machine, releasing Friday, and works on a Scorsese/DiCaprio project.
Roman Reigns will appear at Survivor Series after Street Fighter filming, renewing his feud with Seth Rollins.
Brock Lesnar is off television, with a 2026 return planned for Royal Rumble and WrestleMania 42.

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