5 Ways The Rock Was A Hero And Saved WWE

5. Surprise Appearance At WrestleMania 31 With Ronda Rousey

Just a few weeks ago at WrestleMania 31, The Rock made a surprise return to the WWE, and confronted his long time rival Triple H.

Midway through the show, Triple H and Stephanie McMahon made their way to the ring to address the WrestleMania crowd in San Jose.  Triple H was boasting about beating Sting earlier in the evening, and said it was like "beating all of the 76,976 fans in attendance." They also went on to say that they owns the fans and the talent.

That would of course bring out The Peoples Champ, to defend all of the fans in attendance.  After some back and forth between The Rock and The Authority, Stephanie McMahon would slap The Rock and demand he leave the ring. The Rock would exit, only to walk around ringside and stop in front of his friend, UFC Women's Champion Ronda Rousey. Together they entered the ring, and all four faced off, with Rousey eventually throwing McMahon out of the ring.

The Rock was able to spark an already huge show, and laid the groundwork for a likely match next year at WrestleMania 32.  The WWE is looking to break the attendance record next year in Dallas, Texas. When the WWE needs help accomplishing a goal, they turn to the Rock. His participation at the event is sure to help.