Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson is appointed to board of directors at TKO following WWE takeover... as star admits his 'crazy life has come full circle' with a match at WrestleMania 40 also on the cards

Dwayne Johnson has been appointed to the board of directors at TKO, the company have confirmed. Johnson is one of the most popular WWE stars of all time, and recently returned to the company with it looking like he will face real-life cousin Roman Reigns sooner rather than later. Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson has been appointed to the board of directors at TKO following its WWE takeover The Rock returned to WWE earlier this year and seems set to wrestle in the company in the near future Johnson said on the appointment: 'My grandfather, High Chief Peter Maivia, and my dad, Rocky "Soulman" Johnson, would've never thought this day would come, which is why I'm very humbled to have a seat at the table that has decades of history and family legacy for me. 'Being on the TKO Board of Directors, and taking full ownership of my name, "The Rock", is not only unprecedented, but incredibly inspiring as my crazy life is coming full circle. The 51-year-old has teased a match with real-life cousin Roman Reigns, which could take place this year Reigns is the Undisputed WWE Universal Champion and the story around most of his reign has involved his family Ariel Emanuel, TKO CEO, added: 'I am thrilled to partner with Dwayne and welcome his immense talent to TKO’s Board.