The Rock Lands Another Major Movie Role

[Jack-Hammer]

According to reports, The Rock has snagged the top role in another big film. The Rock has landed the role of Hercules for the Brett Ratner directed film, "Hercules: The Thracian Wars". Apparently, the film is based on a popular graphic novel with production scheduled to begin in "early 2013".

Whenever I read anything about The Rock, it seems that he's always signed to work on yet another movie. His schedule suggests that he's barely got time to wipe his ass every morning. I'm sure WWE will be hyping the crap out of this movie during The Rock's return and probable WWE Championship reign. From a personal standpoint, I think it's just another perfect example of why Rock shouldn't win the title.

Given the nature of the role, namely that Hercules is really kind of like the first super strong superhero when you think about it, The Rock might show up even more jacked up than he has been.

[ProWrestlingFan]

Good for The Rock. And I do think Rock should win the WWE Championship and maybe defend it once a month and only show up on PPVs. It will increase the prestige of the WWE Championship.

Then Rock should defend it against Brock Lesnar at Wrestlemania 29 by losing the championship to Brock Lesnar.

[JaylisJayP]

I do agree that having Rock hold the belt might bring some weight back to it. I'm just not a fan of having him hold it with everyone knowing he'll somehow lose it within a couple months. That doesn't do much for me as a fan. I don't care how he'll lose it, it's still predictibility.

[closet_fan]

It doesn't bother me much. Like PWF said, it brings back the prestige of having the title instead of it being a mere prop.

I don't care how he'll lose it, it's still predictibility.

Him winning it is just as predictable. Even more so. At least with him losing it, that part still hasn't been decided.

As for Jack Hammer's question regarding how jacked up Rock looks, judging from his tweet to CM Punk, I'd say he's pretty massive. This is the biggest I've ever seen him.

[El Terrible]

I just don't think he's going to win the WWE Championship. With the movie and his other projects, he will barely have time for the WWE. Maybe WWE might put the strap on him, but I doubt it.

At this point, I think The Rock will lose at the RR to CM Punk and CM Punk will continue on to *crosses fingers* the Undertaker at Wrestlemania.

[lazeric]

There's absolutely no way The Rock loses at Rumble. Lets face facts there's no way he's taking time outta his busy schedule to come in a lose, there's no way Vince puts him in this match to have him lose, and there is no way WWE survives another day after Royal Rumble if he loses. It was already a stupid idea in the first place to put him in a title match but it would be far and beyond more stupid for him to lose. If he loses nobody wins. Punk doesn't gain any credit for beating him even if he does it in a dominant way because Rocky fans will quickly point out that he beat a part timer with a chaotic schedule. If The Rock loses his Hollywood credibility takes a big hit because he loses a little bit of his "badass" appeal by losing to a "fake" fighter. Then the biggest lost of all will be squarely on the shoulders of VKM and WWE. Baring a sudden surprise the #1 reason most ppl are going to buy tickets or ppvs will be to see The Rock leave as champ. Yes that finish is predictable but like it or not The Rock is in rare air with only SCSA and Taker's WM streak as unbeatable forces so while it would be shocking anything but The Rock winning the title could prove catastrophic for WWE.

[enviousdominous]

Rocky does indeed have a very busy schedule, but he seems to thrive on that. He'll obviously be pre-occupied with a new movie role, but the fact that he ever came back at all showed that he still loves the business and the ability to perform for it.

I see them granting Rocky the belt at the Royal Rumble so there can be more money in the Wrestlemania main event, he'll drop the belt at WM and immediately go back to proving that he's the only pro-wrestler with any acting ability.

[theBec2101]

About the movie, good for him. He lands some pretty good roles. He pretty good at acting but as a action star fits him better. Now about the Royal Rumble I believe he will lose to Punk only to then enter himself in the Rumble and win it. Then from there we'll see who he's fighting. Maybe a triple threat or goes for the WHC. Him and Sheamus maybe. I think if they go with him winning the rumble it opens more possibilities for a gig wrestle mania match rather then he wins it now what he fight seldom and who does he fight. If he defends it against top contenders and retains it, there is really no Wrestle mania match.

[AndThat'sTheBottomLine]

Good for Rock. Him and Stone Cold are the only pro wrestlers with any acting ability. Now as for the Rumble, I see the Rock losing to Punk just to put Punk even more over.

[MrMojoRisin]

Putting Punk over then winning the Rumble actually isn't a bad way to go for the Rock.

It takes away the problem of the Elimination Chamber in February. That problem basically being... does he have the time to work the PPV? I'd imagine that's right when filming will be starting.

Plus if he's going to be champ from January through Wrestlemania, you're going to want him working some extra dates. How many will he be able to work?

Let him win the Rumble, then make appearances leading up to Wrestlemania. Decide if you want a Punk rematch, or another match with Cena and have that guy win the EC. Go into Wrestlemania, and I think no matter what, you need to have the Rock put over whomever (yes that means he doesn't get the belt).

He can always take it at a later date when he can be around a little longer (if that date ever comes), but guys need to start going over strong in the WWE, and Rock putting over Punk then Cena... or even Punk back to back, helps accomplish that.

No more 50/50 booking.