John Cena VS The Rock III

[rge2010]

1. What would the tagline be for a third match between the two

'The Final Encounter' - just so the IWC get pissed off when they have Rock vs Cena IV

2. What PPV would it be at

Extreme Rules. Makes perfect sense.

3. Who would win

John Cena - have him allign with Mr Excitement and pick up the victory. Then at Extreme Rules have him completely and viciously destroy Rock and put him on the shelf for a bit. Until Summerslam when we get Rock vs Cena IV.

4. Would it work as a Iron Man Match

Nah. 1 on 1 is just fine for these two.

[Mustang Sally]

Originally Posted by rge2010

Would it work as a Iron Man Match

I don't think we'll ever see Rock in an Iron Man match....that is, presuming he even wrestles again after WM29. He just isn't in "wrestling shape" anymore and I doubt he'll abandon movie-making long enough to get there.

People who decry pro wrestling as "fake" should see Rock's three matches in the past year, especially the one at WM28. He was so gassed after a few short minutes that I wondered if he'd be able to complete the show. To his credit, he did, although he had to engage in a few "rest" periods along the way. The spectacle increased my appreciation of what it takes to be a pro wrestler.

Fake or not, it takes a specific type of physical conditioning to be able to compete in a wrestling match, especially in front of an arena full of people and TV cameras. I remember a TV show years ago in which a bunch of dancers were trying to show they were better athletes than football players. They competed in a modified aerobics contest and while the football players were strong and well-built, their tongues were soon hanging out from the cardio workout while the dancers kept....well, dancing. This was used to prove the dancers were better athletes which was, of course, ridiculous: they were simply better trained for the type of workout that constituted the contest.

Watching Rock's struggles last year at WM provided a clear indication of how truly hard it is to function in the ring. He did well to carry on as long as he did.....but an Iron Man challenge would have made him look terrible in front of millions (and millions!) of his loyal fans.

[Ian Flames]

No this one is over folks. The torch was passed, Rock is in his 40's now and has nothing left to prove. I enjoyed his comeback, but that's it now. Once you pass 40, your body starts to shut down. HBK was lucky to carry on for so long, Taker is saved for just main events now.

[rerun406]

^ yep Rock's injury probably ended his career. He could return, but iMO big time long shot.

However all that aside, IMO a lot of the appeal toward a third match got thrown out after the second one ended.

From the lukewarm crowd reaction to the predictability of Cena winning to all that awkwardness post match (Cena exiting ring shortly after getting the pinfall) then the handshake followed by Cena saluting Rock and Rock saluting him back all to pass the torch to a now 11 time WWE champion

if that's Rock's last in ring appearance as a fan it's kinda disappointing, but continuing to wrestle might just be too risky on his movie career and more importantly his body

*said in the other thread regarding The Rock (if he's done or not) but IMO they thought he was trying to double dip with promoting his movies and wrestling at the same time (be it a limited schedule) and if Rock wanted to return it should be on a more regular basis, with no movies in the way

[TWJC: The Beginning]

1. I can see it. Just call it Cena vs Rock III

2. Put it at SummerSlam then they can be buddy buddy afterwards.

3. Cena, it's the passing of the torch

4. As awesome as Cena is, Rock wouldn't be able to handle it.

I don't think a third is necessary. Just leave it like it is.

[HBsam31]

I don't think it is necessary at all, but it would be an easy sell. Just call it Cena/Rock 3 just like the poster above said. Cena would need to go over, and the torch would finally be passed. I think it should be at Summerslam though, not Wrestlemania again. I wouldn't mind seeing it, but like I said it seems like they finished their business at Mania this year.

[steven87gill]

Actually, thinking about it, now that The Rock has 'done the honours' as it were, I wouldn't be surprised if he won the belt back from Cena at SummerSlam this year.