1st of all I have to say it is really great to see the great one in a wwe ring again, even thought I'm not a big fan of his decision to come back, especially at this stage of his life, and at this shitty era.
Before I start, let's take a close look at Rock's return speech:
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Alot of questions run through my head.
1- He said he's back because of the fans and then he gave us his word that he won't leave?!(I swear to god after he said that I felt like a new era just began) Why would he say such thing if he's leaving after mania? Is it because they want to sell more tickets, considering the fact that the WM card is alot worse than the pervious years?
2- What's up with his new theme song? If he's leaving after mania why would he change his theme? I mean, he's been using his old theme(99-mid 01) since his last match at WM 20 up untill he left(I beleive his contract expired in mid 2004), and yes even in HOF 2008.
3- If it's a WM only or just hosting it, is it worth all the muscle he gained? Rock is clearly weighing over 250lbs, he even looks bigger than he used to back in 2002-2004. Take a close look at these two pics:
2004
2011
HOLY *****!
4- Why would vince allow rock to bury his poster boy like that? That's weired. Not only that, but he buried the whole era by mocking the "You can't see me" thing, because believe it or not this is the "you can't see me" era just like there was the "austin 3:16" era years back. After what rock said, I don't think people will imagine rock and cena teaming up against miz or the nexus if that's what he's planning for, no one will buy it. He even mocked the WWE champion the miz.
5- I've noticed that serious look on rock's face during that speech that I've never seen it for years(2003). After his last run as an active wrestler(ended at backlash 2003), rock had alot of those "For one night only" returns, and you can tell by the look at his face, he was having some fun. he question is, If he is not gonna get involved in a fued(or let's say just "hosting" why is he showing all that attitude and seriousness(He should be excited about hosting mania)?
6- If it's gonna be miz vs cena, will rock be the special guest ref? I believe most of the people here think he will, but I highly doubt it, You see being a ref is not an easy role, rock never been the ref in a big match, matter of fact he don't have any real experience on how to offiiciate(Like HBK or Austin), let alone being the ref of the main event at WM.
You see I don't have the answer for all these Q's, but I'll share some some of my thoughts:
1- Next year's WM will be in miami florida which is rock hometown, and I think rock is a guaranteed inductee in next year's HOF. So why not signing a 1 year contract with the wwe, and retire for good after performing your last match in your hometown
? Hell he wouldn't even have to worry about people asking him to come back anymore.
2- King winning the wwe title at EC and dropping it the next night on raw, and since both rock and cena are 7 times WWE champions, it would be a great storyline to have them fight each other to determine who will break hhh's record and go down as the 8 time WWE champion.
3- Since HBK is gone, and hhh and taker are almost at the end of their careers, the wwe need someone to bring the fans back and they also need someone who can elevate the young stars. I guess rock can do that..
4- With all the rumors flying around sting signing with the WWE, that got me askin myself "Is this why rock came back?" because, not many of you heared of that, but back in 2006(I believe), the rock said in an interview that he will only return to the ring if he would have the chance to wrestle sting.
5- Yes, rock did accomplish everything, but there is one thing left...He never won the WWE title at WM.
My final thought is: Rock could be staying for another year. I don't think he will face cena at this year's WM, but I have the feeling that this WM is the begining of thier feud(maybe cena turning heel).
Remember guys, these are just some thougths and ideas, this whole rock returning lines could be just a bunch of BS, it could be just a way to sell WM, And he could be leaving after mania.
Any thoughts?