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WrestleMania XL: WWE stars Bayley and Gunther preview biggest event of the year

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WrestleMania XL is just days away and this year, the “Showcase of the Immortals” feels bigger than ever.

That, in part, is thanks to the return of Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. With a string of blockbuster films and 397 million Instagram followers behind him, he will undoubtedly bring new eyes - and some old ones - back to WWE.

But it’s not all about The Rock. As WWE Superstars explain, there has been a serious shift backstage under Triple H. A former wrestler himself, Triple H (real name Paul Levesque) breathes the business and, since taking up the role of Chief Content Officer and Head of Creative, has taken the company to new heights.

The Rock is preparing for his first full match in 11 years (WWE)Triple H has retired from in-ring action but has been praised for his creative direction (WWE)

“This is, I believe, the first WrestleMania that is all him. And, ahead of her shot at Women’s Champion Iyo Sky at the event.

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